Buenos Aires, teeming with new immigrants from wine-loving Spain, Italy and France, had an immense appetite for the improved wines from the west. Immigrants also brought with them new vines and current wine-growing methods. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Barbera began to flourish in the shadow of the Andes as old colonial practices gave way to new approaches at the turn of the 20th century.

Argentina was widely considered the sleeping giant of the wine world. Not anymore, now Argentina has awaken to its full potential and new wineries like Fincas Patagónicas are producing great wines that are receiving superb ratings by the leading critics around the world.