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Vineyards at the foot of the Andes
terroir personality
The altitude, the thermal amplitude and the dry climate of the province of Mendoza provide a special ripeness to the grapes which then gives a subtle and determined aroma to our wines, contributing to the development of great vintages.
In the case of Mendoza, Argentina, the terroir plays a crucial role in the production of premium wines, especially the Malbec grape variety, emblematic of the region.
exploring the terroir
The Magic of Alto Agrelo
Mendoza’s soil has the particularity of generating a fertile energy, fed by the sun and the pure water that rises in the Andes.
The altitude, the thermal amplitude and the dry climate ripen the grapes in a particular way, located at 1050 M.S.N.M.
which gives the wine a subtle and powerful flavor and aroma and allows us to produce large vintages.
The choice of this property is the result of careful research that has found the ideal terroir for the
that has found the ideal terroir in the Alto Agrelo area, one of the best AOCs in the country.
Soil
the value of influence
The estate is located at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level, in an excellent area for the development of high quality vineyards as well as olive and fruit trees.
The soils are of alluvial and deep origin. Sandy loam texture with some clay and silt.
There is a small amount of gravel on the surface that increases in proportion in the subsoil, which provides excellent drainage.
The type of soil is crucial for the terroir.
Weather
specific microclimate
The climate is temperate continental with rainfall averaging around 200 mm per year, which allows for virtually organic viticulture.
Climatic conditions, including temperature, humidity, sun exposure and seasonal variation, significantly affect plant development. Specific microclimates can generate unique flavor profiles.
Topography
altitude and slope 1050
Altitude, slope and orientation of the terrain are also important factors. Sun exposure varies according to the topography, which can influence the ripeness of the grapes or the quality of other crops such as olives. It is characteristic that the vitinivicola project maintained the original topography of the piedmont, preserving the natural west-east slope of 3.2%. The pre-existing rivers are our roads.
