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ARGENTINE WINES
OUTSTANDING WINERIES
Texts: Marcelo Sola, Cristina Bozzoli - Photos: Palmiro Bedeschi
Due to the extension of the Province of Mendoza, it is necessary to divide it into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics.
High Zone of the Mendoza River: with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is a zone where almost all noble varieties of wine have easily become adapted. Malbec outstands.
Northern Zone: zone suitable for fruity white and young red wines, with a height from 600 to 700m.
Eastern Zone: with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, this is the most productive wine zone in the province.
Uco Valley: this is a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level). The largest part of the vineyards is located on the Pre-mountain range slopes. Wines with very good acidity are obtained.
San Rafael: with heights ranging from 450 to 800m. In 1993, the San Rafael Origin Denomination is implemented.
The Province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry and the wineries settled there deserve an independent chapter each. It is impossible to talk about Mendoza without mentioning each one of them: López, Valentín Bianchi, San Telmo, Escorihuela, Cavas de Weinert, J&F Lurton, Trapiche, Flichman, La Rural, Norton, Félix Lavaque, Lagarde,
Navarro Correas, Nieto Senetiner, Goyenechea, Chandon. You can tour the Mendoza wineries and vineyards either by a private and customized tour or by joining any of the pre-arranged Wine Tours offered.
Algodon Wine Estates
San Rafael, Mendoza
The vineyards of Algodon Wine Estates are located at the foothills of the Sierra Pintada Mountains, in San Rafael, Mendoza. With vines that date back to the 1940s, this 830-hectare estate is lodged in the core of the winegrowing district in Argentina. Our vineyards lie between two nourishing rivers fed by the purest glacial waters coming from the Andes snowed summits. As a result, our soil rich in minerals has distinctive properties and important benefits and this is what lets us produce the best wines.
The oldest vines in Algodon Wine Estates were planted in 1946 and they produce grapes of incredible quality. But among them, only those specially selected vines may give our winery the best grapes for our annual harvest, which starts in the last week of February and ends almost in the last week of April. All our grapes are harvested by hand and the wine that is made from them is aged in French and Americal oak barrels. Our talented enologists and winemakers continue to show that in addition to having the best raw materials, it is necessary to obtain the highest quality in wines. Craftmanship and tradition, combined with cutting-edge technology let us produce wines according to our own high standards and impeccable taste.
The oldest vines in Algodon Wine Estates were planted in 1946 and they produce grapes of incredible quality. But among them, only those specially selected vines may give our winery the best grapes for our annual harvest, which starts in the last week of February and ends almost in the last week of April. All our grapes are harvested by hand and the wine that is made from them is aged in French and Americal oak barrels. Our talented enologists and winemakers continue to show that in addition to having the best raw materials, it is necessary to obtain the highest quality in wines. Craftmanship and tradition, combined with cutting-edge technology let us produce wines according to our own high standards and impeccable taste.
Atamisque
San José, Tupungato, Mendoza
At the Valley of Uco, in the District of San José in the Department of Tupungato, on Provincial Route 86 -well-known as the Wine Road- there lies “Atamisque” Estate. A poplar tree grove will welcome visitors at the access to the venue. The main entrance is located behind a stone wall. Guests are invited by its owner, John Du Monceau, and his wife Chantal to learn about a diversified project featuring an interesting philosophy. Likewise, visitors are welcome to enjoy the harmony of good life, amusement and the sounds of nature.
The winery can store 500,000 liters and it was specially designed following the gravity principle.
The architectural design was commanded to the prestigious Bormida & Yanzón Study. Some novel ideas were used for the roof made with slabs brought from San Juan using the typical features of the French and Italian Alps. They made the winery famous worldwide.
The equipment in the manufacturing area has cutting-edge technology with small stainless-steel tanks and a pneumatic Bucher Valsin. The best barrels have been selected (Taransaud, Demptos) coming from the famous oak woods in France (Vosges, Tronçais, Nevers) to age the products.
The winery can store 500,000 liters and it was specially designed following the gravity principle.
The architectural design was commanded to the prestigious Bormida & Yanzón Study. Some novel ideas were used for the roof made with slabs brought from San Juan using the typical features of the French and Italian Alps. They made the winery famous worldwide.
The equipment in the manufacturing area has cutting-edge technology with small stainless-steel tanks and a pneumatic Bucher Valsin. The best barrels have been selected (Taransaud, Demptos) coming from the famous oak woods in France (Vosges, Tronçais, Nevers) to age the products.
Bodega Familia Zuccardi
Mendoza
Familia Zuccardi is a family business started in 1963 by engineer Alberto Zuccardi. While enjoying great prestige throughout the country, during the 1980s, the Zuccardis resolved to reconvert their vineyards aiming at the production of high quality varieties. This strategic location, led by José Alberto Zuccardi –son of the founder and present director of the winery-, gave its first great result with the creation of one of the wine trademarks that represent Argentina in the world today: Santa Julia. In 2005, the winery took a step beyond when it presented its icon wine at Vinexpo, France: it was Zuccardi Zeta, a Malbec and Tempranillo mixture awarded a prize as one of the ten revelations of said fair. Familia Zuccardi is well-known for their constant innovative work, as a result of the permanent introduction of non-traditional grape varieties in Argentina, such as Bonarda, Viognier, Caladoc, Ancellotta and Marselan. As well, and through the creation of new products, the winery stands out for having given way to new wine consumption situations, succeeding in this task through the development of the first late-harvest wine in Argentina, Santa Julia Tardío, and the first fortified wine trademark in the country: Malamado.
Bodegas López
Maipú, Mendoza
Bodegas López is a excepcional case within the Argentinian winegrowing industry. Started in 1898, it continues to be owned by the founding family after over 113 years of tradition offering the same quality, forging a history based on labor and love of detail. In 1994, don José Federico López handed the company over to his children Carlos Alberto López, present president, and Martha López, vice president of the board of directors. Along with the fourth generation of the López family, they made up a winery lineage joined by love and passion for great wine. The particular features of the López wines, which provide their true character and identity, start with painstaking cultural work in the vineyards and a neat control of the ripeness and grape selection processes.
Thus, the winery`s motto: "Time and patience devoted to ageing is not asked from you, we ourselves do it”. Grown for four generations, the traditional and already famous López style remains faithful to its tradition.
Thus, the winery`s motto: "Time and patience devoted to ageing is not asked from you, we ourselves do it”. Grown for four generations, the traditional and already famous López style remains faithful to its tradition.
Dante Robino
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Dante Robino Winery, owned by the Squassini family, is a family business started with 100% national funds, founded 90 years ago. It still preserves passion and commitment with intact quality, just as conceived by its creators.
The winery is located in the Department of Luján de Cuyo, in the District of Perdriel, known as the first zone due to its winegrowing quality. It lies 20 km. away from the City of Mendoza. Founded in 1920, its architecture faithfully responds to the prevailing style among the wineries built in Mendoza in the early twentieth century, namely: Roman with Florentine roots.
Dante Robino Winery produces and commercializes Gran Dante, Dante Robino and Novecento lines, and makes medium and high-end wines. Ever since its creation, the winery has managed a significant position in the local market, but it also stands out for its sustained presence abroad, exporting products to the 5 continents.
The winery is located in the Department of Luján de Cuyo, in the District of Perdriel, known as the first zone due to its winegrowing quality. It lies 20 km. away from the City of Mendoza. Founded in 1920, its architecture faithfully responds to the prevailing style among the wineries built in Mendoza in the early twentieth century, namely: Roman with Florentine roots.
Dante Robino Winery produces and commercializes Gran Dante, Dante Robino and Novecento lines, and makes medium and high-end wines. Ever since its creation, the winery has managed a significant position in the local market, but it also stands out for its sustained presence abroad, exporting products to the 5 continents.
Lagarde
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Lagarde Winery is located at the foot of the Andes, where the melted ice irrigates the arid mendocinian soil. The winery was founded in 1897 by those visionaries who introduce the viticulture into the Cuyo Region. The winery preserves its original architecture that holds every minute of its history. As you go round the winery, its centenarian vineyards, its patios and the old house, you feel embraced by an ambience of ancient times where the passion and dedication for winemaking is still present. Driven by the warmth and tenacity of the Pescarmona Family, Lagarde has been positioned as a referent of high-end wines at a National and International level.
Pioneer in growing non-traditional grapes like Viognier and Moscato Bianco, Lagarde Winery produces wines with grapes resulting from our own vineyards which are strategically located according to the special conditions that each grape variety needs in order to achieve its highest expression. Our wine quality is also the result of the winemaker and the owners’ artistic touch that make of the process a true wine cult.
At Lagarde, Terroir, Experience and Innovation fuse together in a delicate balance that conceives unique elegant and stylish wines. We invite you to taste us.
Pioneer in growing non-traditional grapes like Viognier and Moscato Bianco, Lagarde Winery produces wines with grapes resulting from our own vineyards which are strategically located according to the special conditions that each grape variety needs in order to achieve its highest expression. Our wine quality is also the result of the winemaker and the owners’ artistic touch that make of the process a true wine cult.
At Lagarde, Terroir, Experience and Innovation fuse together in a delicate balance that conceives unique elegant and stylish wines. We invite you to taste us.
Navarro Correas
Godoy Cruz - Mendoza
Founded in Mendoza, the history of Navarro Correas Winery dates back to 1800, when Juan de Dios Correas planted his first vines at the foot of the Andes.
Ever since the mid nineteenth century, and for over a hundred years, the Correas family has sold their grapes and wines to other producers in the region.
Nevertheless, it was Edmundo Navarro Correas, a descendant of the Correas family, who resolved to produce wines under his own name.
In May 2004, Navarro Correas inaugurated its new winery at Godoy Cruz. Surrounded by a lawn and fully integrated to its scenic environment, the whole building features a minimalist architectural style that reinforces the traits of the materials used.
Visit Options
The winery offers several options for visits and wine-tasting sessions. Each of them is a customized experience and implies the same kind of passion we have used to create our wine lines.
Regular visit: the various most relevant areas in the winemaking process are displayed (vineyards, tanks, casks). Afterwards, there is a tasting session in which two varietals of our Colección Privada line are served together with the introduction to wine tasting. This option is free of charge and it is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am, 12pm or 3pm. Prior reservation is required. Ask about other days and timetables.
Premium Tasting: several options of the winery products are matched with Argentinian cheese and gourmet products. These may also be adatped to the needs and interests of visitors. Ask about options and prices.
Ever since the mid nineteenth century, and for over a hundred years, the Correas family has sold their grapes and wines to other producers in the region.
Nevertheless, it was Edmundo Navarro Correas, a descendant of the Correas family, who resolved to produce wines under his own name.
In May 2004, Navarro Correas inaugurated its new winery at Godoy Cruz. Surrounded by a lawn and fully integrated to its scenic environment, the whole building features a minimalist architectural style that reinforces the traits of the materials used.
Visit Options
The winery offers several options for visits and wine-tasting sessions. Each of them is a customized experience and implies the same kind of passion we have used to create our wine lines.
Regular visit: the various most relevant areas in the winemaking process are displayed (vineyards, tanks, casks). Afterwards, there is a tasting session in which two varietals of our Colección Privada line are served together with the introduction to wine tasting. This option is free of charge and it is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am, 12pm or 3pm. Prior reservation is required. Ask about other days and timetables.
Premium Tasting: several options of the winery products are matched with Argentinian cheese and gourmet products. These may also be adatped to the needs and interests of visitors. Ask about options and prices.
Ruca Malen
Agrelo - Luján de Cuyo
Ruca Malén Winery was created in October 1998, as a result of the dream of a group a friends who shared the same passion: making premium quality wines. Jacques Louis de Montalembert and Jean Pierre Thibaud resolved to base this project on their professional career and experience as far as the beverage business is concerned.
The search for quality was present at every landmark in the winery: the decision regarding its location and its architectural design, the selection of the team, the choice of technology to be used and the excellence of service provided to visitors. Essentially, though, as regards the management, care and treatment of the vineyard, where the great wines made at this venue start, hand in hand with wine expert Pablo Cúneo.
Ruca Malén`s style is translated into elegant complex balanced wines that highlight meals. Aromatically, this feature turns into an intense and fresh fruit profile with a certain degree of complexity that comes from wood but without aggressiveness.
The search for quality was present at every landmark in the winery: the decision regarding its location and its architectural design, the selection of the team, the choice of technology to be used and the excellence of service provided to visitors. Essentially, though, as regards the management, care and treatment of the vineyard, where the great wines made at this venue start, hand in hand with wine expert Pablo Cúneo.
Ruca Malén`s style is translated into elegant complex balanced wines that highlight meals. Aromatically, this feature turns into an intense and fresh fruit profile with a certain degree of complexity that comes from wood but without aggressiveness.
- Belasco de Baquedano
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Cobos 8260 - Agrelo - Luján de Cuyo Tel: +54 261 524-7864 email
- Bodega Gimenez Riili
Tunuyán, Mendoza - Ruta 94 s/n - Tunuyán Tel: 498-7863 email
- Catena Zapata
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Cobos s/n Agrelo - Luján de Cuyo Tel: +54 261 413-1100 email
- Chandon
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - RP 15 Km 29 - Agrelo Luján de Cuyo Tel: +54 261 490-9968 email
- Cicchitti
Guaymallén, Mendoza - Buenos Vecinos 57 - Guaymallén Tel: +54 261 491-0845 email
- Clos de los Siete
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Vista Flores - Tunuyán Cel: +54 9 2622 403692 email
- Dolium
Agrelo, Mendoza - R. P. 15-Km. 30 s/n - Agrelo Tel: 490-0190 Cel: 15-5985676 email
Tasting, restaurants - Leoncio Arizu
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Av. San Martín 2044 - Luján de Cuyo Tel: +54 0261 498-0437 email
- O. Fournier
La Consulta, Mendoza - Los Indios s/n - La Consulta Tel: +54 2622 45-1579 email
- Tapiz
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - R. Prov.l 15 - Km. 32 - Luján de Cuyo Tel: +54 261 490-0202 email
- Terrazas de los Andes
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Thames y Cochabamba - L. de Cuyo Tel: +54 11 4121-8000 email
- Trapiche
Maipú, Mendoza - Nueva Mayorga s/n -Coquimbito - Maipú Tel: +54 261 520-7605 email
- Viniterra
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza - Acc. Sur Km 17,5 Drummond - L. de Cuyo Tel: +54 261 498-5888 email
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