Bolivian Wine

The first Grapevines were planted in Bolivia in the 1560s by Spanish missionaries, which were brought over on Spanish ships.

The tropical environment in particular regions really tested some of the Grape varieties, but they found that the high-altitude plains in the Andean mountain served as a very fitting location for viticulture.

The first bottle of Wine made in Bolivia was in the region of Mizque.

8.3 million litres of wine is produced in Bolivian each year, from 3,000 hectares of vineyards.

The wine regions of Bolivia:

• Tarija (80-90% of wine production)
• Cinti Valley
• Samaipata
• Santa Cruz

The grapes are grown within Bolivia:

• Tannat
• Muscat of Alexandria
• Torrontés
• Chenin Blanc
• Riesling
• Pedro Giménez
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Syrah
• Malbec
• Charmene