Mendoza has become one of the most famous and highly-acclaimed wine regions in the world and is virtually synonymous with Malbec wines. Mendoza now produces more than 60 percent of all of Argentina’s wine, and accounts for an even greater share of the nation’s exports of wine. The Mendoza wine region is known for its high altitude and low humidity, with the average vineyard located at least 2,000 feet (600 meters) above sea level. The combination of the high altitude and low humidity has been a real boon for the nation’s winemakers, since it means each grape harvest has less risk of grape diseases such as insects, mold and fungi. Moreover, in recent years, there has been rapid experimentation with high altitude Mendoza wines capable of growing at even higher elevations.