Our Vineyard

Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
Elevation: 3,511 Ft

Climate

Nestled in the heart of the Uco Valley, in the picturesque Mendoza region of Argentina, our vineyard is a sanctuary cradled at the foot of the majestic Andes mountains, within the mesmerizing ‘rain shadow’ of these towering peaks. Imagine the vast, sun-soaked plains reminiscent of Eastern Colorado and Eastern Wyoming, where rainfall is a rare blessing, gracing us with only 12 inches a year.
Bathed in the embrace of 300 sun-drenched days, our vineyard, standing proudly at an elevation of 3,511 feet. What makes our terroir truly exceptional is the significant temperature difference between day and night, a phenomenon cherished by many grape varieties. This natural occurrence imparts a distinctive character to our grapes, resulting in wines of unparalleled depth and complexity.

In our vineyard, a harmonious dance of factors shapes grapevine yields, producing highly concentrated, nuanced grapes. Here, thick-skinned Malbec and medium-skinned Merlot reach elevated brix levels, demanding precise harvest timing to preserve balance. The resulting wines, distinguished by rich aromas and medium acidity, boast abundant polyphenols. These compounds, key to taste, color, and mouthfeel, empower wines for extended oak aging. Our unique soil naturally fosters robust, intense wines, and adept water management allows for softer, nuanced styles when desired.

Soil

Our vineyard grows on an ancient river bed that flowed down from the Andres and deposited rocks of various sizes. Our Merlot sits right on the edge of main channel of this river, which is now a road, and the Malbec is only a couple hundred meters north.
“The topsoil is the deepest in the area, ranging from 20” to 35” deep and is comprised of 70-80% rocks. The remaining volume is primarily occupied by coarse particles of sand. A low level of organic material in the soil, combined with its physical characteristics, naturally favor water drainage and limit the development of thin and absorbent roots.”