Terroir & Vineyards

Pampa El Cepillo: a different Geographical Indication (GI) in the Uco Valley

South of Paraje Altamira, in the department of San Carlos, lies this magnificent plain, which gives our wines their distinctive characteristics. As it is located at the base of a valley, at an altitude of between 970 and 1,100 meters above sea level, and faces south, it offers colder minimum temperatures and deeper soils. This is reflected in the wines, particularly the reds. It is an area of aromatic intensity, black and red fruit, with hints of violet, high freshness, and firm tannins on the palate.

Irrigation water is supplied from a spring whose source is the melting of mountain ice and underground boreholes, and is notable for its quality and purity.

Uco Valley de Uco

The Uco Valley region has the highest concentration of high-altitude vineyards in the world. It is a valley formed by high peaks, which from their foothills spill over into small, very fertile valleys. Altitudes range from 900 meters above sea level in the city of Tunuyán to 1,200 meters above sea level in Tupungato, which contributes to the large difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures.

The entire area is sheltered from the wind. The valley currently has around 8,000 hectares of vineyards supplied with water from rivers and streams.

Traditional grape varieties such as Merlot, Malbec, Semillon, and Chardonnay stand out, the latter two frequently used as components of base wines for sparkling wine production.

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