Uco Valley and its wines

TheUco Valley is one of the most fascinating wine regions of Argentina, in the province of Mendoza. This valley is renowned for its extraordinary range of microclimates and soils, which help to produce high-quality wines. Thanks to its altitude, which ranges from 900 to 1.500 metres above sea level, the Uco Valley benefits from significant temperature swings, which help the grapes to ripen at their best. The wines produced in this region are marked by freshness, complexity and a pronounced minerality, which have won them international acclaim.

Characteristics of the wines of the Uco Valley

The wines of the Uco Valley stand out for their elegance and finesse. The most widely grown varieties include the Malbec, which here reaches levels of excellence, but also the Chardonnay and the Cabernet Sauvignon are highly appreciated. The red wines, in particular, have soft, fruity tannins, while the whites offer freshness and floral aromas. The combination of clay and sandy soils, together with a sunny, dry climate, creates ideal conditions for high-quality viticulture.

The wine districts of the Uco Valley

The Uco Valley is a wine region stretching along the foot of the Andes, with breathtaking scenery and unique biodiversity. Its wine areas are divided into:

• Upper Zone: with altitudes above 1.200 metres, it produces fresh, aromatic wines.
• Middle Zone: with a temperate climate, ideal for ripening red grapes.
• Lower Zone: here you find younger vineyards, with fruity, accessible wines.

The great wine regions of the Uco Valley

The great wine regions of the Uco Valley include:

• Upper Zone: Tunuyán, Los Chacayes, El Cepillo and Vista Flores.
• Middle Zone: San Carlos and Tupungato.
• Lower Zone: La Consulta and Los Arboles.

Visual and aromatic aspects of the wines

The wines of the Uco Valley show colours ranging from deep ruby from Malbec to garnet of Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds, and from the straw yellow from Chardonnay to golden of Sauvignon Blanc for the whites. The aromas include fruity notes of cherry, plum and wild berries, floral hints of white flowers and violet, and spicy, mineral notes typical of the terroir.