Upon entering we are greeted by our Malbec vines. The winery itself has been built in a modern classical style, surrounded by gardens designed by a landscape artist using native plantings and having the Andes mountain range as a backdrop.
The winery boasts the latest technology in the production of wines of the highest quality: small-capacity stainless steel tanks and cement deposits, each with independent temperature controls, enable a specific and detailed monitoring of each one of our wines. Ageing takes place in barrels of French and American oak.
We have obtained ISO 22.000 certification for our production process, confirming our objective of delivering premium wines which reflect exactly what nature offers.
ISO 22000: FOOD SAFETY GUARANTEE
We have certifications of ISO 22.000 standards in our wine making process, which supports our philosophy of delivering premium wines that reflect exactly what nature offers. It outlines what an organization must do to demonstrate its capacity to control food safety hazards, in order to ensure that food is safe. Through this certification, we guarantee all of our consumers that there is no cross contamination in all the production of our products.
BPM: GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES IN FOOD INDUSTRY
In the case of BPM certification, the company’s situation is evaluated regarding its infrastructure, personnel, equipment, cleanliness and disinfection, quality system, services, and transportation. These guidelines are present in both the Argentine Food Code and Mercosur Resolution 80/96, as well as the IRAM NM 324 Standard for Good Manufacturing Practices.
VEGAN CERTIFICATION
After a thorough auditing process of our winery, we have obtained vegan certification, which we renewed in May 2023. By doing so, we not only reinforce our commitment to the environment but also to each of our customers, ensuring that no resources used during the wine production process have animal origins.
This certification symbolizes our production and lifestyle philosophy, as we are dedicated to environmental responsibility and respect for the flora and fauna of our land.
Our wines are crafted under the concept of minimal intervention, working with high-quality grapes and aiming to preserve the original quality of the product without adding any additional or external elements throughout the winemaking process.
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
This valuable certification for the winery allows us to guarantee the quality of our organic product lines by verifying compliance with the relevant organic production standards based on the target market. Visit our section on organic wines in the store and learn more about each of them.
Currently, the scope of our certification covers the following markets: Argentina, USA, EU, and Brazil.
GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
Our company also has the “Gluten-Free” label on our entire range of products, which facilitates identification by consumers with celiac disease as a suitable and safe product.
This is an added value for the company as it demonstrates our commitment to a community that may face limitations in accessing suitable food products, either due to difficulties in identification or lack of safety in some cases.
SUSTAINABILITY PROTOCOL BY BODEGAS DE ARGENTINA
Our winery is certified under the Sustainability Protocol of Wineries in Argentina, which has both national and international scope.
The Sustainability Program for the Argentine wine industry aims to strengthen the environmental, social, and economic sustainability as well as the long-term competitiveness of the Argentine wine industry.
On the way to something beyond the known
The result of seeking to be at the forefront and in permanent innovation and movement.
Our land
Vineyard Los Inicios
Location: Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina – 100 km (60 miles) south of the city of Mendoza.
Age of Vines: planted in 1,999.
Area Planted: 25 hectares (62 acres).
Varieties Planted: 11 hectares (28 acres) of Malbec, 3 hectares (8 acres) of Syrah, 5 hectares (13 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 hectare (3 acres) of Cabernet Franc, 2 hectares (5 acres) of Petit Verdot, 2 hectares (5 acres) of Sauvignon Blanc and 1 hectare (3 acres) of Viognier.
Training System: high vertical trellis.
Vine Density: 6,850 vines per hectare (2,760 vines per acre).
Irrigation: drip irrigation system.
Water Source: mixture of well water and surface water from the snow melt of the Andes.
Altitude: 1,050 meters (3,400 feet) above sea level.
Soil: homogeneous, deep and permeable. It is of a sandy composition with gravel and stones at a depth of 2 meters (6 feet).
Climate: about 25º C (77º F) difference between day and night temperatures. Very sunny.
Vineyard Los Altepes
Location: Los Árboles, Tunuyán, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina – 95 km (59 miles) southwest of the city of Mendoza.
Age of Vines: planted in 2,002.
Area Planted: 75 hectares (185 acres).
Varieties Planted: 28 hectares (70 acres) of Malbec, 10 hectares (25 acres) of Bonarda, 7.5 hectares (19 acres) of Syrah, 7.5 hectares (19 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 hectares (25 acres) of Cabernet Franc, and 12 hectares (30 acres) of Chardonnay.
Training System: high vertical trellis.
Vine Density: 5,500 vines per hectares (2,200 vines per acre).
Irrigation: drip irrigation system.
Water Source: mineral water from a well 150 meters deep (500 feet).
Altitude: 1,250 (4,100 feet) above sea level.
Soil: heterogeneous, alluvial sediment, chalky, stony. Significant west-east inclination of land.
Climate: about 25º C (77º F) difference between day and night temperatures. Very sunny. Average temperature is cooler than other parts of Uco Valley.
Vineyard Los Barrancos
Location: Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina – 100 km (60 miles) south of the city of Mendoza.
Age of Vines: planted in 1,998.
Area Planted: 55 hectares (135 acres).
Varieties Planted: 22 hectares (55 acres) of Malbec, 8 hectares (20 acres) of Syrah, 7 hectares (18 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 hectares (18 acres) of Cabernet Franc, 6 hectares (15 acres) of Chardonnay and 5 hectares (13 acres) of Sauvignon Blanc.
Training System: high vertical trellis.
Vine Density: 5,500 vines per hectares (2,200 vines per acre).
Irrigation: drip irrigation system.
Water Source: mix of well water and surface water from the snow melt of the Andes.
Altitude: 1,050 meters (3,400 feet) above sea level.
Soil: homogeneous, deep and permeable. Sandy composition with gravel and stones 2 meters deep (6 feet).
Climate: about 25º C (77º F) difference between day and night temperatures. Very sunny. Average temperature is cooler than other parts of Uco Valley.