Valle de Uco
Where the beauty of the Andes Mountains blends with Argentine winemaking excellence.
Paraje Altamira
Located in the Uco Valley region, Paraje Altamira rises from 900 masl to 1200 masl; It is a region with great thermal amplitude, arid and scarce and unpredictable rainfall. Within this region, the main differences in wines are driven by soils, rather than climate.
Terroir
The climate is influenced by the Andes, which acts as a natural barrier against the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean. This creates a semi-arid and continental climate, with low rainfall (250mm per year) and hot and dry summer temperatures. The great thermal amplitude contributes to obtaining grapes with qualitative characteristics. This results in the production of wines with good natural acidity, unique aromas and flavors.
The Andes act as a source of fresh water for the region, thanks to the snow that melts during the spring and summer, feeding the underground aquifers.
This water supply is important for the survival of the vines, since rainfall is scarce and unpredictable.
Soils of alluvial origin.
In the upper part of the alluvial fan there are larger and more angular stones, while in the middle of the fan there is a mixture of sand and stone. Paraje Altamira has much locally formed limestone from the Andes, calcium carbonate deposits that many refer to as caliche. Calcium carbonate coated granite stones are a peculiarity here.
