CUYO/ MENDOZA Wine - Demystifying "The Vine"

🇦🇷ARGENTINA–Cuyo “Region”

CUYO CHILE IS– Provinces– 3 GI.- 61 @Mendoza

WHITE= | RED= **Refer to “DO.’s” For Detailed Grape Information.

GEOGRAPHY– REGION-South America, CONTRY-Argentina, REGION-Cuyo

PROVINCES-Mendoza, La Rioja, San Juan
BORDERS-Chile(West), LATITUDE: 29°‘S’– 33°‘S’

TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley”

SLOPES/ Andes Mountains(Principal Cordillera/ Frontal Cordillera), +Alt. 600mt.- 3,329mt.

VINICULTURE– +CHALLENGES/Frost

SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Sand, Gravel

CLIMATE– “Desert” With “Continental” Influences, +Diurnal Shifts(Variations(+40°)

LA RIOJA–Province @Famatina

WHITE= Torrontes Riojano 30%, Fiano, Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon 11%, Syrah 8%, Malbec 7%, Bonarda 7%
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-La Rioja, LATITUDE: 29.4°‘S’
- BORDERS-Argentina, Catamarca(North), San Juan(South)
- Sub-Zones-Castelli, Castro Barros, Chilecito, La Costa Riojana, Famatina, Felipe Varela, San Blas de los Sauces, Vinchina
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Famatina)”
- SLOPES/ Anders Mountains(Famatina Range, Sanogasta Range), +Alt. 1,000mt.- 1,5000mt.
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Sand
CLIMATE- “Desert” With “Continental” Influences, Dry, Windy
- +Diurnal Shifts(Variation(+40°)
VITICULTURE- 8,000 ha. Planted, +CHALLENGES/Frost, Hail, Irrigation

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VINCHINA– @Vinchina

GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE–La Rioja(West), @Hw.#76
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Famatina)”, Alt. 1,410mt.- 1,500mt.

CASTELLI– @Villa Castelli

GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE–La Rioja(West), @Hw.#76
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Famatina)”, , Alt. 1,275mt.- 1,315mt., On~Vinchina~River~

FELIPE VARELA– @Villa Castelli

GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE–La Rioja(West), @Hw.#76
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Famatina)”, +Alt. 1,015mt.- 1,165mt., On~Vinchina~River~
- SUB-ZONES Of FELIPE VARELA
  - VILLA UNION– @Villa Union
    - Geography- La Rioja, Felipe Varela(North)
  - GUANDACOL– @Guandacol
    - Geography- La Rioja, Felipe Varela(South)

FAMATINA VALLEY GI. @Famatina

WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes
RED= Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-La Rioja(Interior)
- West of La Rioja-City(40km.), “Non-Contiguous(5)”
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Famatina)”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains/ Sierra de Famatina, +Alt. 1,000mt.- 1,5000mt.
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Raza, La Riojana(Co.-Op.), Valle la Puerta

CHILECITO GI. @Chilecito

WHITE= Torrontes, Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-La Rioja
- “Non-Contiguous(3)”
- VILLAGES-Nonogasta, Sanogasta, Vichigasta
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,000mt.- 1,5000mt.
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-

CASTRO BARROS GI. @Antinaco

WHITE= ?
RED= Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-La Rioja(North-East)
- “Non-Contiguous(?)”, @Hw.#75, North of La Rioja-City(60km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-

SAN BLAS De Los SAUCES– @San Blas De Los Sauces

GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE–La Rioja(North-East)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ Velasco Range, +Alt. 950mt.-1,100mt.

La COSTA RIOJANA– @Villa Castelli

GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE–La Rioja(North-East)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, SLOPES/ Velasco Range, +Alt. 1,275mt.- 1,700mt.

SAN JUAN–Province @San Jaun

WHITE= Chardonnay, Torrontes, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
RED= Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tannat, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, LATITUDE: 31.5°‘S’
- BORDERS-La Rioja(North-East), Mendoza(South)
TOPOGRAPHY- Features- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 600mt.- 1,300mt.
- On~San Juan/ Palos/ Desaguadero~Rivers~
- Topographic Events- VOLCANISM~ ~Cerro Mercedario~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial…Sandy-Loam, Limestone
CLIMATE- “Desert” Irrigation Needed, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°), +WINDS~ ~Zonda~
- +CHALLENGES/Frost, Hail, Irrigation
VITICULTURAL- 47,000 ha. Planted

CALINGASTA VALLEY GI. @Calingasta

WHITE= ?
RED= Bonarda, Criolla, Moscatel Tinto
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-San Juan, @Hw.#412
- Sub-Zones- Barreal, CITIES-Barreal, Calingasta, Tamberfas
TOPOGRAPHY– “Rolling/ Valley(Calingasta)”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,500mt.
- On~Palos~River~Tributary~Castano~River~
CLIMATE- “Desert” Irrigation Needed, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°), +WINDS~~Zonda~
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
VINICULTURE- –Trellising– Parral AKA=Pergola
- Estates/ Producers- Cara Sur, Del Carmen

ULLUM VALLEY GI. @Villa Ibanez

WHITE= ?
RED= Malbec, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-San Jaun, West of San Juan-City(30km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Ullum)”
CLIMATE- “Desert” Irrigation Needed, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°), +WINDS~~Zonda~
VINICULTURE- ? ha. Planted, +USED/ Eating, Table
- Estates/ Producers–

ZONDA VALLEY GI. @Villa Basilio Nievas

WHITE= Chardonnay
RED= Cabernet Franc
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION– Cuyo, PROVINCE-San Jaun
TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Zonda)”, On~San Juan~River~
- SLOPES/ Sierra Chica de Zonda Mountains, +Alt. 700mt.- 800mt.
CLIMATE- “Desert” Irrigation Needed, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°), +WINDS~ ~Zonda~
VINICULTURE- ? ha. Planted, +USED/ Eating Grapes
- Estates/ Producers-

TULUM VALLEY GI. @San Juan

WHITE= Pinot Grigio
RED= ?
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-San Juan(South), BORDERS-Mendoza
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Tulum)”
CLIMATE- “Desert” Irrigation Needed, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°), +WINDS~ ~Zonda~
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Callus Alta
SUB-ZONES Of TULUM VALLEY
- SAN MARTIN–
- SARMIENTO–
- COUCHETTE–

PEDERNAL VALLEY GI. @Pedernal

WHITE= ?
RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-San Juan(South)
- North of Mendoza-City(100km.) BORDERS-Mendoza
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley(Pedernal)”
- SLOPES/ ?, +Alt. 1,250mt.- 1,500mt.
CLIMATE- “Desert” Irrigation Needed, +Diurnal Shifts(Variation(+40°), +WINDS~ ~Zonda~
VITICULTURE– ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Graffigna, Mumms, Callia, Augusto Pulenta, La Guarda

MENDOZA–Province @Mendoza

WHITE= Canela, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel(de Alejandria), Moscatel(Rosada), Pedro Gimenez, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Torrontes Mendocino, Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Sanjuanino, Viognier
RED= Malbec 17%, Criolla 10%, Cereza 10%, Bonarda 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 8%, Caberinta, Gargiulo 4113, Gargiulo 45803, Lambrusco Maestri, Merlot, Pedro Giménez, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tannat, Tempranillo, Touriga Nactional
GEOGRAPHY– REGION-South America, COUNTRY-Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
- BORDERS-San Juan(North), Neuquen(South), LATITUDE: 32.88°‘S’
- Sub-Zones- Northern, Eastern, Southern, Uco Valley/ South-West
TOPOGRAPHY– Features- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 650mt.- 1050mt.
- On~Mendoza~Rio~ Used as Pipeline to Irrigate Mendoza
- Topographic Events-
  - VOLCANISM~ ~San Jose Volcanic Group~
    - Group of Volcanos Along the Chile/ Argentina Border…Includes: Cerro Aconcagua, Espirtu Santo, Maipo, San Jose, Payun Matru, Planchon-Peteroa, Tupungatito, Tupungato
  - **Refer to “CLIMATE/ Altitudes” For Additional Information.
SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Sand, Limestone, Loam, Clay, Schist, Granite
- Indian Cement- Compacted Mixture of Sands, Gravel, Clay and Chalk
CLIMATE– “Continental”, “Semi-Desert”, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°), +RAIN/5-10 Inches
- *Summers– Warm, Dry | *Winters– Cold, +CHALLENGES/Frost, Hail, Irrigation
- +WINDS~ ~Trivento~ Name For the 3 Winds That Effect Mendoza.
  - ~Zonda~ Warming Western Wind That Sweeps Down Off the Andes Mountains.
  - ~Polar~ Cold Wind From the South.
  - ~Sudestrada~ South-East Wind That Comes From the Atlantic.
- +Rain Shadow/~Andes Mountains~
VITICULTURAL– 59,000ha., (80% of Argentina Production)
- CHALLENGES– Freeze-Early/ Late Season, Hail
- Most of Mendoza is On Un-Grafted/ Original Rootstock.
HISTORY– ~Huarpe Indians~ Original Inhabitants of the Valley of Huentata.(Mendoza)
- 1883 @Mendoza/ Buenos Aries– Modern Railroad
  - Finally Reached Mendoza From Buenos Aires Transforming the Wine Industry. Large Amounts of Wine Where Able to Be Dispersed to the Rest of Argentina.
- 1884 @Mendoza– Bodegas Escorihuela Gason & Mallmnn’s Opened.
CULTURE–
- PIONEERS~ ~Nicolas Catana~ Credited For Putting Argentina On the Worlds Wine Map.
  - ~Jose Alberta Zuccardi~ Leader of New Modern Wine Movement In Argentina.
- ACADEMIC~ ~Catena Institute of Wine~ @Mendoza
  - - Specialization~ Malbec and High Altitude Viticulture and Viniculture.
- FESTIVALS~ ~Argentina Grape Harvest Festival~ (March/ Mendoza)
- ~International Malbec Day~ (April 17th.)

Estates/ Producers- (Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Hand of God
Vineyards-(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Sobremesa, Stolen Horse

Northern Mendoza

LAS HERAS GI. @Las Heras

WHITE= Torrontes, Chardonnay
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, @Hw.#40
- North-West of Mendoza-City( km.)
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-

LAVALLE GI. @Villa Tulumaya

WHITE= Torrontes
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, @Hw.#40
- North-West of Mendoza-City( km.)
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-

GUAYMALLEN GI. @Guaymallen

WHITE= Chardonnay
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
- North-West of Mendoza-City(. km.)
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-

GODOY CRUZ GI. @Godoy Cruz

WHITE= Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Caro, Escorihuela Gascon, Sposato

MAIPU GI. @Maipu

WHITE= ?
RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, Contiguous to Mendoza
- “Multi-Appellation”
- Sub-Zones- Barrancas DO., Lunlunta DO., El Paraiso DO., Russels DO.
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Mendoza~River~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, ”Sedimentary”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Antigal, Bodegas Lopez, Familia Cecchin, Finca Flichman, Pascual Toso, Proemio, Trapiche, Trivento, Zuccardi
- Vineyards- Libertad
LUNLUNTA GI. @Lunlunta
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Torrontes
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Maipu DO.(South-West)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Mendoza~River~
  - SLOPES/ Andes Mountains/ Lunlunta Hills, +Alt. 900mt.
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Sand, Clay, Limestone
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Angelica, Vina Alicia Morena, Zapata
El PARAISO GI. @
- WHITE= ? | RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Maipu DO.(South)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Luigi Bosca
  - Vineyards- El Paraiso(264ha.)
BARRANCAS GI. @Barrancas
- WHITE= ?
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Maipu DO.(South)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 750mt.
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Finca Flichman, Pascual Toso

SAN MARTIN GI. @San Martin

WHITE= Cereza, Criolla Grande
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, East of Mendoza-City(15km.)
- BORDERS-Maipu DO.(West), Junin DO.(South-West)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
- SLOPES/ ?, +Alt. 650mt.- 750mt., On~Mendoza~River~
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-

JUNIN GI. @San Martin

WHITE= ? | RED= Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, East of Mendoza-City(15km.)
- BORDERS-San Martin DO.(North-East), Rivadavia DO.(South)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Bodegas Esmeralda(Tilia)

RIVADAVIA GI. @Rivadavia

WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
- BORDERS-Junin DO.(North)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Tunuyan River/ Mendoza~River~
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-

SANTA ROSA GI. @Santa Rosa

WHITE= Chardonnay
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, On~Tunuyan~River~
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-

La PAZ GI. @La Paz

WHITE= Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-

ALTA De REO MENDOZA GI. @

WHITE= Chardonnay
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY– Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-

RUSSEL GI. @Lunlunta

WHITE= Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Maipu DO.(South-West)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-

LASHERAS GI. @Lasheras

WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, REGION-Cuyo, PROVINCE-Mendoza
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Casa Bianchi, Manos Negras, Masi(Multi-National), Gascon, Crois(Susan Balbo)

LUJAN De CUYO DOC. @Lujan de Cujo

WHITE= Chardonnay 5%, Chenin Blanc, Riesling
RED= Malbec 49%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Franc, Criolla, Petit Verdot, Tannat
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, LATITUDE: 33°‘S’
- South of Mendoza(10km.), “Non-Contiguous(?)”
- Sub-Zones- Agrelo DO., Las Compuertas DO., Perdriel DO., Ugarteche DO., Vistalba DO.
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Rio~Mendoza~
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 6900mt.- 1,300mt.
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sand Clay, Small Stones
- Frank(Mix of Sand, Clay, Calcium Cabonate, Humus)
CLIMATE- “Desert” With “Continental” Influence, +Diurnal Shifts(+35°)
- +CHALLENGES/Frost, Hail, Irrigation, +Rain Shadow/~Andes Mountains~
VITICULUTRE- 15,507 ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Alpamanta, Alta Vista, Belasco de Baquedano, Benegas, Chakana, Chandon(Multi-National), Don Rodolfo, Durigutti, Mendel(E.), Pulenta, Weinert(Produces…Estrella)
- Vineyards-(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Eolo(16ha.)
CULTURE-
- ACADEMIC~ ~Universiade Nacional de Cuyo~ @Valley de Cuyo
  - *Specialization~ Collaboration With UC. Davis

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Las COMPUERTAS GI. @Las Compuertas

WHITE= Chardonnay, Riesling
RED= Cabernet Bouchet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.(North)
- South of Mendoza-City(20km.), BORDERS-Vistalba DO.(East)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,100mt., On~Mendoza~River~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Silt, Clay
- Frank(Mix of Sand, Clay, Calcium Cabonate, Humus)
VITICULTURE- 1,780ha./ 426ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Alta Vista, Durigutti(E.), Luigi Bosca
- Vineyards- Afincado, Alizarine, Finca Los Cuneo, Los Nobles(49ha.)

VISTALBA GI. @Lujan de Cuyo

WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
RED= Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.(North)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,000mt.
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Clay, Sand, Clay
- Frank(Mix of Sand, Clay, Calcium Cabonate, Humus)
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Fabre Montmayou, Luigi Bosca, Kaiken(E.,*1920/28ha.), Nieto, Malbec de Angeles(E.), Trapiche, Vistalba

PERDRIEL GI. @Perdriel

WHITE= Chardonnay, Semillon
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.(North)
- @Route#40
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Mendoza~River~(South)
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 900mt.
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
- Loams, Gravel, Clay, With Riverbed Stone Sub-Soil
VITICULTURE- 1,900ha./ 900ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Achaval Ferrer(Produces...Finca Mirador, Finca Bella Vista, Finca Altamira), Krontiras, Marchiori, Matervini, Norton(E.), Terrazas de los Andes(E./ Produces…Cheval Blanc), Vino Cobos(Bramare Marchiori)
- Vineyards- Marchiori, Uxmal

AGRELO GI. @Agrelo

WHITE= Ancellotta, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
RED= Bonardo, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Marselan, Petit Verdot, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.(Central)
- South of Mendoza-City(35km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 900mt.- 1,600mt.
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sandy Loam, Gravel
CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Desert” Influences, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°)
VITICULTURE- 14,200 ha. | 5,300 Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Aleanna, Alto Vista, Argento, Belasco de Baquedano, Borges, Cadus, Casarena, Chakana(E.), Chandon(Multi-National), Decero, Enemigo, Kaiken(70ha.), Luca, Mendel, Pulenta(E.), Septima, Susana Balbo(E./Dominio del Plata), Tikal, Trapezio, Vinos Cobos(E.), Vinas la Perdices, Zapata
- Vineyards- Brioso, Enemigo“Estate”, El Jarrillal, Lauren’s, Naoki’s, Owen’s, Pacheco Pereda, Remolinos, Serenade, Torcazas, Uxmal

UGARTECHE GI. @Ugarteche

WHITE= Cereza, Chardonnay, Criolla Grande, Semillon
RED= Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Tannat
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.(Central)
- South of Mendoza-City(40km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains(Lunlunta Hills), +Alt.900mt.
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Caligiore, Dona Paula, La Posta Angel, Tapiz
- Vineyards- Paulucci, Salix

CHARCRAS CORIA GI. @Charcras Coria

WHITE= ?
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Canepa Martin, Clos de Chacras, Pulmary

MAYOR DRUMOND GI. @Mayor Drumond

WHITE= ?
RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza, In Lujan de Cuyo DO.
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Lagarde, Luigi Bosca
- Vineyards- Finca Drummond

South-West Mendoza

VALLE De UCO @Tunuyan

WHITE= Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Torrontes, Viognier
RED= Malbec 33%, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Criolla Chica, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Zinfandel
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West), (55km. Long & 22km. Wide)
- DEPARTMENTS-San Carlos, Tunuyan, Tupungato, South of Mendoza-City(90km.)
- Sub-Zones- Altamira GI., La Consulta GI., San Carlos GI., Tupungato GI., Tunuyan GI.
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Uco)”
- Uco Valley is a Valley That’s In Front of a Small Range (Frontal Cordillera) In Front of a Larger Mountain Range. (Principal Cordillera)
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 900mt.- 1,300mt., 1,000mt.- 1,200mt.(Sweet Spot)
- On~Las Tunas/ Tunuyan~River~Tributary~Tupungato~River~
- VOLCANISM~ ~Mt. Tupungato~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Clay, Silt, Sand, Gravel, Stony, Limestone
CLIMATE- “Continental”, +Diurnal Shifts(+40°)
- +CHALLENGES/Frost, Hail, Irrigation, +Rain Shadow/~Andes Mountains~
VITICULTURAL- 28,500ha. Planted, (White 20%/ Red 80%)
VINICULTURE-
- Estate/ Producers-(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)- Alta Vista
- Vineyards-(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Los Miralegos(18ha.), Temis(19ha.)
CULTURE-
- PIONEERS~ ~Felipe Rutini~
  - 1885, Italian Immigrant, One of First People to Plant Vines In the Valley.

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TUPUNGATO GI. @Tupungato

WHITE= Chardonnay, Malvasia, Pedro Xinemez, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes, Viognier
RED= Bequignol, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West), DEPARTMENT-Tupungato
- In Valle de Uco DO.(North), South of Mendoza-City(65km.), @Route#40 & #86
- BORDERS-Tunuyan DO.(South), “Multi-Appellation”
- Sub-Zones-(8)–La Arboleda, La Carrera, Cordon del Plata, El Peral DO., Gualtallary DO., San Jose, Villa Bastias, El Zampal
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Las Tunas/ Eponymous~River~
- SLOPES/ Andes/ Sierra del Jaboncillo +Alt. 1,000mt.- 1,500mt.(Mt. Tupungato…6,570mt.)
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sand, Gravel, Chalk
CLIMATE- “Continental”, +Diurnal Shifts(+40° Variation), +Rain Shadow/~Andes Mountains~
- +CHALLENGES/Frost, Hail, Irrigation
VITICULTURE- 20,000 ha./ 2,200 ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-(Not Located Within Demarcated Sub-Zone.)– Andeluna, Bousquet, Cuatro Manos(Nat.Pro.), Cuvelier los Andes, Fabre, Finca Ferrer, Finca Sophenia, Gouguenheim, Masi, Rutini, Salentein, Rutini, Trivento, Vaglio, Zorzal
- Vineyards– Clima Limite(Zorzal/ 2,000mt.), Los Ponchos, San Pablo, Spirit
CULTURE- “Monks & Monasteries” ~Monasterio del Cristo Orante~
La CARRERA GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(North–West)
EL PERAL GI. @Tupungato
- WHITE= ? | RED= Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(West–Central,) @Hw.#86
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Bodega Aleanna(Catena)
  - Vineyards- Gran Enemigo
GUALTALLARY GI. @Gualtallary
- WHITE= Chardonnay 11%, Sauvignon Blanc 3%, Malvasia, Riesling, Torrontes, Viognier
- RED= Malbec 48%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(South–West)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  - SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 900mt.- 1,500mt., On~Las Tunas~River~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial, Chark, Limestone
  - - Calcareous Deposits of Marine Fossils. Calcium Carbonate
- CLIMATE- “Continental”
- VITICULTURE- 5,245ha./ 2,250ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Altos Las Hormigas, Andeluna, Aleanna, Bemberg, Benegas, Bonnesant, Catena, Dona Paula, El Enemigo, Finca Ferrer(E./317ha.), Finca Sophenia(130ha.), Gen de Alma, Gen Fuerza Tranquila, Luca, Michelini i Muffato, Nico, Passional Wine, Raffy, Riglos, Rutini(400ha.), Sophenia(130ha.), Trapiche, Vinos Potrero, Zuccardi, Zorzal
  - Vineyards- Adrianna(8.8ha.), Ameri, La Cautiva, Finca Alluvia, Finca Las Divas, Gran Enemigo, Monasterio, Nosotros, PerSe(Cristo Orante)4ha.), Rutini“Estate”, Sophenia“Estate”
SAN JOSE GI. @San Jose
- WHITE= ? | RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco, In Tupungato DO.(North)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Lurton, Dassault, Rothchild, Rolland, La Posta
VILLA BASTIAS GI. @Villa Bastias
- WHITE= ? | RED= Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO., In Tupungato DO.(North)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Zingaretti
  - Vineyards- Zingaretti“Estate:
La ARBOLEDA GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(North-West)
CORDON Del PLATA GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(South-East)
El ZAMPAL GI. @
- WHITE= Malvasia, Pedro Xinemez, Semillon
- RED= Bequignol, Sangiovese
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(East-Interior)
- VITICULUTRE- Estate/ Producers- Escala Massera

TUNUYAN GI. @Tunuyan

WHITE= Chardonnay, Marsanne, Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
- In Valle de Uco DO.(Central), DEPARTMENT-Tunuyan
- BORDERS-Tupungato(North), San Carlos(South), “Multi-Appellation”
- Sub-Zones- Los Arboles DO., Chacayes DO., Vista Flores DO.
TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 800mt.- 1,200mt.
- On~Tunuyan~Rio~(North)
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”, Alluvial, Clay, Rock
CLIMATE- “Continental”, +Diurnal Shifts(+40° Variation), +Rain Shadow/~Andes Mountains~
VITICULTURE– 4,550ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Alandes, Antucura, Salentein, Zuccardi
SAN PABLO GI. @
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir,
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tunuyan DO.(North)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,100mt.- 1,600mt.
- VITICULTURE– ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Deigo Rosso, Tapiz, Trivento, Tupun, Salentein, Zuccardi
  - Vineyards- Los Nogales(2.5ha.)
Los ARBOLES GI. @Los Arboles
- WHITE= Chardonnay
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO., In Tunuyan DO.(North-West)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Navarro Correas, Vinos Cobos(Bramare Chanares)
  - Vineyards- Chanarese(20ha.)
VILLA SECA GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(North)
Las PINTADAS GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(North-West)
Los CHACAYES GI. @
- WHITE= Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO., In Tunuyan DO.(Central)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 1,015mt.- 1,300mt., On~Tunuyan~Rio~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial Stones, Colluvial Gravel, Sandy Loam, Limestone
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Aleanna, Bianchi, Cadus, Corazon Del Sol, El Enemigo, Finca Los Carolinos, Piedra Negra, Super Uco, Tinot Negro
  - Vineyards- Finca Vina Vida, Gran Enemigo, Limestone Block, Revana
Los SAUCES GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(Central-Interior)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 1,100mt.
- VITICULTURE-
  - Estates/ Producers- Trivneto
  - Vineyards- Gaudeo
COLONIA Las ROJA GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(East)
CAMPO De Los ANDES GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(North), In Tupungato DO.(South-West)
VISTA FLORES GI. @Vista Flores
- WHITE= Chardonnay
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO., In Tunuyan DO.(South)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 900mt.- 1,200mt.
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Bodega de Arte, Closde los Siete(Michel Rolland), Cuvelier Los Andes(Nat.Pro.), Diam Andes, Finca el Origen, Flechas de los Andes, Riglos, Salentein, Piedra Negra(Francois Lurton), Zuccardi
  - Vineyards- Tani, Temis

SAN CARLOS GI. @San Carlos

WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Torrontes
RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Melot, Malbec, Pinto Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
- Valle de Uco DO.(South), DEPARTMENT-San Carlos
- BORDERS-Tunuyan(North), “Multi-Appellation”
- Sub-Zones- Chilecito, La Consulta GI., Eugenio Bustos, Pampa el Cepillo GI., Paraje Altamira GI., Eugenio Bustos DO., Pareditas
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
- SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,000mt., On~Tunuyan~River~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
VITICULTURE- 8,600ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Aleanna, Escorlhuela Gascon, Finca La Celia, La Luz
- Vineyards- El Cepillo
CULTURE- First Malbec Grapes From France Where Said to Be Planted Here.
LA CONSULTA GI. @La Consulta
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Torrontes
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Tempranillo
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO.(North), @Hw.#40
  - Sub-Zones- Pareje Altamira DO.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  - SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,066mt., On~Tunuyan~River~
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Altocedro, Heho, Luca Nico, Rutini, Teho, Trapiche, Vina Cobos(Bramare Rebon), Zapata
  - Vineyards- Lo Bello, Finca Labored, Rosas Family, Rebon, Tinto Negro, Tomal, Trapiche, Valverde, Zapata
- PAREJE ALTAMIRA GI. @La Consulta
  - WHITE= Chardonnay 7%, Sauvignon Blanc 2%, Semillon
  - RED= Malbec 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Pinot Noir 4%, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
  - GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
    - In Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO.(North), In La Consulta DO.
  - TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”
    - SLOPES/ Andes Mountains, +Alt. 1,000mt.- 1,400mt., On~Tunuyan~River~
  - SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”, Ancient River Bed, Alluvial
  - VITICULTURE- 9,290ha./ 2,786ha. Planted
    - Estates/ Producers- Altos las Hormigas, Ayni, Caro(Catena & Rothschild), Chakana, Los Clop, Durigutti, Escorihuela, Finca La Celia, Gimenez Riili, Manos Negras, Mendel, Rubus, Son Vida, Susana Balbo Vina las Perdices, Teho, Tinto Negros, Trivento, Vino de la Luz, Zuccardi(E.)
    - Vineyard- 1955, Ayni, La Escuela, Finca Altamira, Finca Piedra, Iluminado, Nicasia, Nosotros, Piedra Infinita(26 ha.), Zaha Toko
Los INDIOS GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO.(West)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”
PAMPA El CEPILLO GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO.(South-Interior)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
- Estates/ Producers- Aleanna, Beta Crux, Dona Paula, Pintom
- Vineyards- El Cepillo
EUGENIO BUSTOS GI. @Eugenio Bustos
- WHITE= ? | RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO., @Hw.#40
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
  - Estates/ Producers- Tamari
CHILLECITO GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO.(South)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”
PAREDITAS GI. @
- GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(South-West)
  - In Valle de Uco DO.(South), In San Carlos DO.(South)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”

Central Mendoza

SAN RAFEAL DOC. @San Rafael

WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Glera, Semillon
RED= Bonarda, Criolla, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(Central)
- South of Mendoza-City(235km.)
- VILLAGES– La Llave, real Del Padre, San Rafeal
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, +Alt. 450mt.- 950mt.
- On~Diamante/ Atuel/ Grande Rivers~
VITICULTURE- 13,015 ha. Planted, CHALLANGE– Hail
- Estates/ Producers- La Abeja, Algodon, Alfredo Roca, Alto Limay, Bianchi(*1928), Finca Las Payas, Leo Borsi, Minamia, Murville, Suter
VINICULTURE- Sparkling

GENERAL ALVEAR GI. @General Alvear

WHITE= Moscatel Rosado, Sauvignon Blanc
RED= Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cereza, Criolla Grande, Malbec, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(Central)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, +Alt. 400mt.- 500mt.
VITICULTURE- 3,780ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Jorge Rubio, La Regional, Vinas de Alvear

MALARGUE GI. @Malargue

WHITE= Chardonnay
RED= Malbec
GEOGRAPHY- Argentina, PROVINCE-Mendoza(Central)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Catena Zapata, Norton, Lamadrid, Tapiz, Terraza, Trapiche, Perdriel

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