Curious on the origins of our wine production? Take a look at the gorgeous Uco, Valley in Argentina, where the magic of our wines is manifested.
The Andes Mountains make an ethereal view, one our ancestors would even be proud of.
The Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) is a key winegrowing region of Mendoza, Argentina. An hour’s drive south from the city of Mendoza, it is home to some of the region’s most famous wines.
Argentina’s primary grape variety of Malbec shines here, producing terroir-driven red wines with a distinctive floral aroma. In addition, some of Mendoza’s finest white wines made from Chardonnay and Torrontes come from Uco Valley vineyards. The relatively cool climate allows the requisite slower ripening period.
Located at a latitude of 33°S, the area’s elevated vineyard sites benefit from high daytime temperatures combined with cooler nights. This allows the grapes to produce balanced sugars and acidity, while achieving phenolic ripeness.
Soils throughout the Uco Valley are alluvial and fairly uniform: a clay and rock base with a stony, sandy surface. These free-draining soils are excellent for quality viticulture, as they stress the vines, leading to decreased vigor and lower yields. In turn this creates wines with a higher concentration of flavor.
Grapes are harvested March through April. The harvest weight for each type of grape is recorded and then the grapes are shipped to the wineries. The wineries begin work immediately to turn the harvested grapes into wine. Then, sometime in May, we sit down with the winery owners and blending and designing.
