Spanish colonists began the cultivation of Argentine wines (Argentina Wines) in the 1500s.  Most of Argentine wines (Argentina Wines) are produced in the milder conditions of Western foothills.  Argentine wines (Argentina Wines) have begun to prosper with increased export of Argentine wines to the US and UK.  Argentine wine laws require that any grape appearing on the wine label must make up 80% or more of the wine’s composition.  The law also determines Argentine wine regions based on similarities in weather, climate, soil, and topography.  Although some Argentine wine regions offer more temperate climates throughout the growing season, even the hottest areas still feature cool nights with little chance of frost.  Mendoza is the largest region for Argentine wines, producing 80% of the wine.  Other important regions for Argentine wines include Salta, La Rioja, Rio Negro and Patagonia.  Know for red wines, some of the varietals for Argentine wines (Argentina Wines) include Malbec, Bonarda, Barbera, Tempranillo and Sangiovese.