Bodega Figueroa

Cafayate


This tiny family winery in Cafayate produces only 10,000 bottles of torrontés and malbec per year with small hand-operated equipment. Just one wine is poured for visitors. Ask for the malbec, which local chefs love. Its vineyards are 40km north of town.


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