Wine Museum in Cafayate (Province of Salta)

The Cafayate Museum of Viticulture and Winemaking was opened in 1981 and is based on the site of an old winery that has been operating since 1888 and has preserved the interior of that century. There are old devices for wine storage, various antiquities associated with the production and storage of wine in this wine region. The exposition of the museum contains various thematic exhibitions, moments of geography and history and other aspects of wine production.

The museum is located in the province of Salta, in northern Argentina at the foot of the Andes. The region produces the iconic Torrontes, which is considered the only original grape variety in Argentina. The Wine Museum is primarily a place that conveys the aromas, colors and sensations associated with the culture, history and production of wine in Kafayat.

The new wing, renovated in 2011, houses multimedia displays that reflect the technological innovation of the wine industry. The old wing of the museum preserves its traditional images and focuses on the history and tradition of grape growing and wine production. The museum has a permanent exhibition area and other temporary exhibitions, laboratories for scientific research and household items. The museum also has a cafe and souvenir shop.