Wine in Uco Valley

Terrazas is a story of visionaries who made bold decisions before the potential of Argentina was known. In the 1950s Moët & Chandon created Bodega Chandon. In the 90s, its president had a vision for high quality still wine in Mendoza and, with a team led by Hervé Birnie-Scott, explored the terroir. They realized the region’s robust wines could be more refined and modern coming from a cooler terroir selected at higher altitude. Years of experimentation allowed them to understand the right altitude for each varietal expression. Born in 1996, Terrazas de los Andes evolved an elegant Argentinian-French style in Mendoza. Terrazas Reserva Malbec is a blend of the emblematic terroirs of the Estate and reflects Terrazas’s signature winemaking style. Each vineyard’s grapes have unique aromas that reflect the specific altitude and soil. When put together in Terrazas Reserva, they become facets of a layered and complex expression of Terrazas.

Made from organic grapes sourced mainly from vineyards in Tupungato (Uco Valley) at an altitude of 1200 meters (4000 feet) above sea level, one of the highest points in Mendoza. The wine is composed of 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has an elegant salmon color. The nose shows aromas of red fruits, with hints of plums and fresh cherries. In mouth, the Malbec fruit gives it a light and pleasant sweetness and the Cabernet the structure. It has amazing youth and freshness. It goes well with seafood, fish, Asian food, and desserts.

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The wine has a beautiful reddish/purple color as most good Malbecs do. The aromas are a mix of freshly crushed black cherries and toasty/smoky oak—just enough to frame the exuberant fruit. On the palate, the flavors of cherries and spice are obvious, and the jammy fruit quality just keeps coming on strong, with hints of spice and sandalwood lurking in the background.

Deep purple color, with bluish hues. Intense red and black fruits aromas, such as blackberries, cassis, and currant dried figs and blueberry jelly. French oak aging provides tobacco and chocolate hints. Soft and silky entry with great structure and firm, sweet tannins. Long finish.Intense and lively red purple color. Intense red ripe fruit aromas such as prunes and cherries with black pepper and tobacco. Can also detect chocolate, cherry liqueur and spicy notes. Soft and velvety entry, firm tannins with lovely juicy finish.

WINEMAKER'S NOTES Dona Paula Estate Malbec has an intense violet color. On the nose, aromas of black fruits, violets and spices. Mineral and graphite notes. Great balance and freshness in the mouth, with good concentration and medium structure. Soft tannins and persistent finish. DOÑA PAULA ESTATE Wines of an intense character that are born due to the thorough work, dedication and skills applied to the vineyard management, located in Luján de Cuyo and in the Uco Valley. The purity of the variety is highlighted through a harmonius palate and deep flavors, of a big body but also lively and complex. VINEYARDS 90% of these grapes are sourced from our best vineyards in Alluvia, Gualtallary, at 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level and 10% from Los Indios, Altamira, at 1,100 meters (3,610 feet) above sea level. The soils are stony in the first location and sandy loam in the second one, and both have high calcareous content. Doña Paula Estate Malbec displays the unique characteristics of the Uco Valley, a terroir where the climate is cold, with an average temperature variation of 16 °C (60.8°F) in Los Indios and 12.5 °C (54.5°F) in Alluvia, and an average annual rainfall of 280 mm (11 in) in Altamira and 300 mm (11.8 in) in Gualtallary. The vines yield an average of 8 tons per hectare, and they are grown in espaliers, using drip irrigation. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agricultural practices. VINIFICATION The grapes are hand-picked the first week of April. In the winery, they are destemmed gently, without breaking the berries. then, a cold pre-fermentative maceration is carried out to preserve the primary aromas. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures, and a post-fermentation maceration is later performed for 15 to 20 days. The wine is aged in first, second and third-use French oak barrels for 12 months.

COLOR: dark red with violet hues AROMA: of fresh red fruit and some notes of menthol, coconut, vanilla and spices FLAVOR: the texture is rich, complex and leads to a long sumptuous finish

Until our youngest vines are mature enough to produce grapes with enough complexity to qualify for our top wines Grand Vin or Grand Malbec, we use these grapes in our Varietals range. With our Merlot we offer the distinctive flavors and Mendoza’s purest expressions of that other emblematic varietal in Bordeaux. We produce this wine using the same process, care and love as per our Colección.

Named for the Earth Goddess in Greek mythology, Gaia Red and White Blends are a multi-varietal cornucopia of estate-grown certified organic grapes. This Old World tradition of blending varieties is updated to highlight modern, non-classic New World pairings. The primary grape comprises around 50% of the mix. Each vintage, the bounty from the estate is blended a bit differently to reflect what Mother Nature has offered. A new taste adventure every year -- be it a wild berry Malbec, spicy Syrah, and polished Cabernet Sauvignon trio, or a white trio of delicate Chardonnay, white peach Pinot Gris and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. Gaia White is 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Gris, 15% Sauvignon Blanc. The Chardonnay has been aged for 6 months in French oak. Tasting Notes: Yellow with green hues. Sliced apple and dried white peach character. Medium body, delicate fruit with a clean and persistent finish.

This is Malbec and Syrah in their most natural expression of untouched grapes shining through and capturing the true essence of the biodynamic vineyard where they were picked. It has a beautiful pomegranate color and aroma of fresh red cherries with light French oak undertones. The palate is fresh and lively with black raspberry and spiced mocha notes.

ADUENTUS CLASSIC is a blend whose grapes come from Uco Valley - Tupungato, specifically from the areas of Gualtallary, and La Arboleda. These areas are highly recognized for their excellent quality. The vineyards are located at 1100 meters above sea level, with a great thermal amplitude between day and night, which allows the development of aromatic elegance and concentration. The grapes used for this exceptional blend are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. They are hand-picked in 18kg boxes and then received at the winery where they are placed in cold chambers to lower the temperature to control oxidation and early fermentation. Then, a manual selection of the grape bunches is made. The grapes are transported in small buckets and dropped by gravity into the fermentation tanks. The wine is then placed in French oak and American oak barrels for 14 months. Once bottled, the ADUENTUS range rests in an underground aging room for at least one year before being sold. In this way, the wine matures inside the bottle in perfect conditions of temperature and humidity.

Structured and crisp, with an acidity that is balanced by the greater sugar content. A wine of a subtle yellow color, with fruit aromas reminiscent of pineapple, passion fruit and cherries. Best paired with seafood and fish with thick or light sauces, pasta and grilled or griddled meats

Sourced from Mendoza's high altitude Uco Valley, this blend is meant to showcase the cool climate style of Malbec. Intense floral aromatics, dark fruit flavors, rich texture and a bright, fresh finish – cool climate Malbec. The wine is aged for 6 months in French oak, 5% new.

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Good deep red. Musky aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, fresh herbs and tobacco leaf. Sweet, gentle and fat with fruit; more open-knit in the middle than the Malbec. Then tightens up on the back end, finishing with a more classic dryness.

It’s amazing that a red with such a different range of flavor could come from the heart of malbec country. This splendid cabernet franc starts with a wispy bouquet of orange and musk and then continues to ring the changes: pimenton mixes with sweet cilantro and cocoa beans, with the citrus tang enduring in the background. Practically weightless and smooth all over, the winemaker’s craft is well in evidence here.

The Angulo Innocenti Malbec shows the beautiful expression of La Consulta cool climate Malbec. With a dark, opaque purple color, the wine shows the rich, dark fruit flavors and delicate violet notes very typical of the La Consulta terroir. The wine also shows the freshness, balance and mineral undertone that has made this area so appreciated for Malbec.

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A very aromatic wine with floral and citrus notes combined with touches of fresh grass, white fruits and orange. In the mouth, floral flavors, fresh and fruity, combine perfectly with the unctuousness of a perfect aging in barrels. Its finish is mineral and persistent. Great potential for aging. 35% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Torrontés

Catena Malbec Appellation La Consulta shows a dark violet color with deep purple tones. The nose offers aromas like red fruit and ripe, concentrated dark berries with fresh herbs and floral notes like lavender and violets, some traces of vanilla and tobacco. The mouthfeel is rich, with raspberries and blueberries, spices notes and a touch of mocha. The finish presents soft and well-structured tannins with bright, crisp acidity that gives the wine exceptional length.