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Mendoza Wine Regions

Our wines are made from grapes sourced in vineyards throughout the following three primary regions within Mendoza Province.

Uco Valley

Altitude: 900-1,400m (3,000-4,500ft)
Key sub-regions: Tupungato, La Consulta, Altamira, San Carlos, Tunuyán, Vista Flores

Famous for its high-altitude vineyards and cool climate, the Uco Valley sits in the foothills of the Andes about 60 miles south of Mendoza city. Numerous streams of fresh snowmelt irrigate the fertile soil, collecting in the Tunuyán River.

In the heart of this renowned valley is Tupungato, or “star view point” in the local native language, named after the impressive volcano nearby. It has some of the highest vineyards in the world, resulting in cool weather and extreme temperature differences from day to night.

This is where Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive, as well as a very floral, fresh Malbec with sweet fruit and firm tannins, making wines of great natural acidity and ageing potential.

Central Region

Altitude: 600-1,100m (2,000-3,600ft)
Key sub-regions: Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, Lunlunta, Agrelo, Ugarteche

Argentina’s wine heritage was born in the Central Region. Malbec was first planted in Agrelo, while the sub-appellations Luján de Cuyo and Maipú are two of the region’s most traditional terroirs. Cut out by the Mendoza River, the Central Valley benefits from old alluvial deposits and the disintegration of minerals from the Andes; perfect for Malbec, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Eastern Region

Altitude: 600-750m (2,000-2,500ft)
Key sub-regions: Rivadavia, Junín, San Martín, Pedemonte

Traditionally the main wine-producing region of Mendoza, the sub-regions of Junín, Rivadavia, San Martín and Santa Rosa, irrigated by the Tunuyán River, have some of the country’s oldest vines. Grape varieties such as Bonarda and Shiraz flourish in the Eastern Region, producing juicy, ripe flavors high in concentration.

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