VIGNES DES ANDES’ “TERROIR” CHARACTERISTICS

Posted on 21 May, 2020

Grape variety, vinification, aging process & weather influence wine, but it is also the geological elements of the soil and the subsoil that bring complexity to our wine.
Vignes des Andes is in “Alto Agrelo” region, Ugarteche district, in Lujan de Cuyo department , 47 km to the South of the capital, Mendoza.
In the neighborhood, there are several prestigious bodegas like Pulenta Estate, Nieto Senetiner, Inka (adjacent) or even Chandon, Catena Zapata, Norton (between 7 and 12 kms).
Entrance to the farm is very easy through Highway N ° 86.
Ideally located, it offers a very beautiful view of the Andes and the valley.
The estate of Vignes des Andes

SPACE

Our land is obviously suitable for growing vines, but also for olive trees and a wide variety of fruit trees.
The land soils have an alluvial origin and deep, with a clay and sand like textures. The low presence of stones on the surface which increases in the subsoil, allows excellent drainage.
The land is located at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level (from 1.020 to 1.050 mts, with an inclination of 3% from the west to the east direction). This allows a very good thermal amplitude: Great advantage of the area.
One of the peculiarities of the Argentinean vineyard is the altitude of the vines (between 800 and 1.200 meters).

WEATHER

The climate in the area combined with temperate continental land and an average of rainfalls of 200 mm per year, practically allows for organic viniculture.
 
Due to the low humidity in the region, the vines are rarely attacked by insects or other diseases.
 
An ingenious irrigation system makes it possible to irrigate the plantations
Indeed, drought is a drawback for Argentinian winegrowers, since the vineyard needs water to produce its fruit.

GRAPES 

MALBEC

The most well known grape in the province is the Malbec, a French grape variety also known as “Côt”.
It was imported directly from France by Michel Aimé Pouget.
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PETIT VERDOT

This grape comes from the Pyrenees (South West of France).
Its name comes from “petit vert” (small green), due to its late maturity and its grapes which remain green for a longer time.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC

Also known as Sauvignon B, Sauvignon Blanc is a French grape variety.
This variety has spread in all wine regions around the world.
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Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape from Bordeaux (Western France) is one of the most planted grape varieties in the world.
Produced from the combination of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, it is a fairly late grape variety and one of the last to sprout and mature.
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Nuestra uva Malbec
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Our olives on olive tree

OLIVE OIL

Olive oil is also a “varietal” product of which there are around 2000 varieties.
In comparison, wine has 6.000.
As it happens with the wines, a variety or region of grape variety gives the oil a different taste and flavor.
Our olive oil comes from olives from 3 different varieties of olive trees (Arbequina, Piqual and Arauco).
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Do you want to visit our farm? It is possible to spend a day there.
You will discover the different grape varieties and the production process of our wines.
You will be offered a tasting of our different wines and our olive oil.
Depending on the period, you will also have the possibility to participate in the harvest.
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