<P> The long history of viticulture in Argentina has brought forth the evolution of many local varieties, but perhaps the most typically Argentine grape is the Torrontés, which makes an aromatic white wine . However, Argentines love red wine to go with their famous steaks . Malbec has proven to be the most successful variety in export markets, with Barbera and "Bonarda" (now known to be Corbeau, a minor variety from Savoie) being blended into more affordable wines . </P> <P> The Mendoza Province, which is Argentina's main producer, has also gained recognition from the wine tourism business due to important investments in new wineries and hotel accommodations . Other producing areas include San Juan, Salta, La Rioja, Catamarca, Rio Negro and the Buenos Aires wine region . </P> <P> Vine cuttings from South Africa were brought on the First Fleet (1788), and though the settlers took a while to get to grips with the new conditions, wine exports began in 1822 . As mentioned above, by the 1880s Australian wines were winning prizes in Europe . Phylloxera struck in eastern winegrowing regions from the 1870s, leading to the destruction of many vineyards, however with South Australia free from Phylloxera it contains some of the oldest continuously vineyards on earth . </P> <P> Penfolds Grange and others led the revival of interest in table wines, which culminated in 2000, when Australia sold more wine to the United Kingdom than did France . </P>

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