Valle de Uco Wine

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Valle de Uco is a wine region within Mendoza, all part of the Cuyo province in Argentina. Much of the wine-growing area sits at high altitude locations at the foot of the Andes mountains. The high-set vineyards benefit from hot days and cool nights, allowing full grape ripeness and complexity without too much alcohol. The Tunuyan river flows throughout the valley down from the Andes, providing irrigation to the vineyards. Although with so little rain in the area, this is still not sufficient and manufactured irrigation technology is widely practiced.

It is here that some of the top names in Bordeaux have set up shop, such as Baron Edmond Rothschild, Francois Lurton and Michel Rolland. Laurent Dassault recently partnered with Benjamin Rothschild here to form the DiamAndes wine conglomerate with the Bonnie family.

Much of the wines from the Uco are synonymous with quality, thanks to modern production methods and very careful attention to detail. Top grapes are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Read more »

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  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Malbec

    History of the grape: Some believe Malbec is named after a Hungarian peasant who spread plantings along the French co...

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Valle de Uco on Snooth

  • Gouguenheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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    Overripe black cherries come across in the nose and mouth, with fulsome dark plum in the nose as well. Alas, the consistency is too thin to carry much structure, and the experience falls short of memorable. (AV 84, http://argovino.com/?p=1096) Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Malbe Achaval Ferrer 2007

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    No written review

    Wine review by Nickrueter


  • Altocedro Malbec la Consulta Reserva 2011

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    White pepper, raisiny, spicy, soft, high acid, low tannin. Read More

    Wine review by nputens


  • Altocedro Tempranillo la Consulta Ano Cero 2011

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    Soft, fruit but not tart, like sweet apples. Long finish. Read More

    Wine review by nputens


  • Rutini Malbec 2009

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    In Argentina, Rutini is among the most prestigious widely available brands, and this wine offers a few hints why. The nose is a mix of orange marmelade and tire rubber; in the mouth, its somewhat square but full of characteristic malbec berry-cherry flavor. A little grainy, but a few years of age might sort that out. (AV 87, http://argovino.com/... Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Tikal Malbec Amorio 2009

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    Solid, middle-of-the-road malbec with an inky nose and straightforward, deep fruit taste. Not a bad wine by any means, but better ones are available at this price. (AV 85, http://argovino.com/?p=521) Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Trapiche Malbec 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by Austinista


  • La Posta Pinot Noir Glorieta Vineyard 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Andeluna Malbec 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by MrRiesling


  • Finca El Origen Malbec Reserva 2011

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    Inky purple in color. This was so very dry. Well blended. Red fruit. Lasted in the fridge about a week...some real staying power. Read More

    Wine review by connie7899


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