Jan 27, 2013 - Home racer Ricardo Diaz won the Tour of San Luis crown on Sunday after Italy's Mattia Gavazzi of the Androni team won the final stage.

Gavazzi won the 154.7km ride from San Luis to Juana Koslay in 3hr 25min 48sec, edging out Slovakia's Peter Sagan (Cannondale) and Spaniard Francisco Ventoso (Movistar).

The 23-year-old Diaz, racing for San Luis Somos Todos, landed the biggest title of his career to date, having set up his success with barnstorming showings in the fifth and sixth stages.

The native of Salta in the far north of the country had spells in France and Spain before returning to his homeland.