High elevation vineyard sites

We’ve all heard winemakers and salespeople proclaim certain bottles to be unique thanks to their “spectacular, high elevation” vineyard sites, but what exactly does “high elevation” mean when it comes to finished wine? Are grapes grown on Mt. Everest-like slopes magical? Is it Andes snow melt that makes Malbec ethereal?

Though the scientific evidence on snowmelt has yet to be discovered, wine marketers aren’t pulling your leg when it comes to altitude, which is a crucial and distinguishing factor in many vineyards. In order to know more about the wine cultivated in the highest regions, click here.