Cafayate is a wine producing region in the northwest of Argentina and at 5,600 feet is one of the highest altitude places in the world that is suitable for viticulture. Though the latitude of Cafayate is close to the equator, the altitude provides cool nights; and a temperature drop from daytime highs to nighttime lows of 60-degrees Fahrenheit is not unheard of! The result is a long growing season and wines that retain a high degree of natural acidity. This is probably the best region in the world for Torrontes and it also produces more taut, age-worthy, structured Malbecs than does Mendoza. (Wine/Appellations)