Uco Valley Wine

This region -which has experienced the greatest growth in the past few years- comprises the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos and is located in the Center-West of Mendoza. The valley’s climate is rigorous in the winter and warm in the summer, with cool nights. The annual average temperature is 14.2º C. It has over 20,000 hectares of vineyards lying at the foot of the Andes Mountain range. The region is known for its altitude vineyards and for its aptitude for high quality grape growing, which leads to excellent white and red wine production. However, red varieties are predominant in the region. Moreover, the good acidity level achieved by the grapes bestows a good aging capacity on the wines of the Uco Valley. The white varieties most developed in the region are: Chardonnay, Semillón, Torrontés and Pedro Giménez. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Bonarda stand out among red varieties. Even Pinot Noir and Syrah find the altitude conditions of the Uco Valley suitable for optimal ripening.

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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...

  • 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...

  • Tempranillo

    History of the grape: Origins of Tempranillo are murky. It could be indigenous to the Spanish countryside, or it coul...

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Uco Valley on Snooth

  • Qaramy Alto 2005

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    Wine review by Nickrueter


  • Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2006

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    Strong malbec note in the nose offset by a little black plum, then a velvety Bordeaux-like blend with a good deal of structure and an exceptionally smooth finish an evergreen. (AV 88, http://argovino.com/?p=372) Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Bodega Diamandes de Uco Viognier 2010

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    A straw-colored wine with smoked honey in the nose transforms into pure lemon curd, with a sharp mix of tart and sweet that blooms and then vanishes without a trace in an immaculately clean finish. Splendid and different! (AV 91, http://argovino.com/?p=670) Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Salentein Portillo Malbec Uco Valle 2010

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    A deep purple color hides a somewhat introverted Old World style that eventually opens up to a solid, fairly refined presentation. (AV 85, http://argovino.com/?p=194) Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Diamandes de Uco Chardonnay 2010

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    Sweet peach and sharper nectarine mingle in the nose, but the flavor of this wine is all lemon curd, with a smidgen of toffee thrown in. Not deep, but tasty and as candy-like as chardonnays get. (AV 87, http://argovino.com/?p=795) Read More

    Wine review by Argovino


  • Cuvelier Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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    Really needs to be decanted or opened the day before to taste reasonable well. Read More

    Wine review by RUS


  • Tierra Divina Malbec Old Vine 2008

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    Wine review by lynnelee


  • Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec 2009

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    Wine review by DWCPSC


  • Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2009

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    Wine review by DWCPSC


  • Altivo Chardonnay-Viognier Reserva 2008

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    Fruity but not overpoweringly sweet. Wonderful green apple and peach notes. I'm not a Chard person but this was a nice wine with the meal. Read More

    Wine review by DWCPSC


  • Uco Valley. The Next Napa . It's still possible to get a feel for what Napa was like before the hordes arrived... A superb wine region with high altitude vineyards and mountains. It is tempting to the senses! Source: Mendoza Holidays (www.mendozaholidays.com)

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