INTRODUCTION

The vineyards of Algodon Wine Estates are located in the foothills of the Sierra Pintada Mountains in San Rafael, Mendoza. With vines dating back to the 1940’s, this two thousand acre estate was developed by Scott Mathis and his partners and is nestled in the heart of Argentina’s wine country.

Our vineyards are located between two nourishing rivers sustained by the purest glacial runoff from the snowcapped Andes Mountains. As a result, our mineral rich soil has distinctive properties and considerable benefits that contribute to our ability to produce top wines. In addition to Algodon’s superior vineyards, our antique olive groves and an abundant variety of fruit and nut orchards further enrich our bountiful estate, which embraces eco-friendly concepts and ecologically responsible science for the production of our fine products.

Algodon Wine Estates has a winery that was designed with the purpose of producing top quality wines, which are made from the highest standards.

Guests enjoy internationally award-winning accommodation, guided vineyard tours, a world-class winery, the finest traditional Argentine cuisine from our prize-winning restaurant, tennis, and 18-holes of championship golf that literally play through vineyards.

WINERY

At the heart of Algodon Wine Estates we finf the Winery, surrounded by vineyards and the golf course and the Sierra Pintada and Andes on the horizon. The wine portfolio includes: Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Chardonnay, Malbec Rosé and Gran Reserva.

We designed the winery with the sole purpose of producing top quality wines, which are made from the highest standards. Our facilities include modern stainless steel tanks and concrete, an underground cellar which provides ideal temperature and humidity, and the finest French oak barrels for wine aging. These factors combine to ensure our ability to produce year after year the best wines.

The winery is located at 800 meters above sea level, in a structure that contains three main sections: the area of Development and Conservation, La Cava, and the Laboratory and tasting room, featuring a large view of our vineyards and the golf course, with the Sierra Pintada in the background.

La Cava (cellar) has a capacity to store more than 71,000 bottles.

The farm has 300 hectares in a stunning and incomparable scenery. The varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Verdot.

New Vines
The planting of new vineyards began in 1997. With a total of 51 hectares, trellises is 2 meters tall, with three wires and a planting distance of 3 meters between rows and 1.5 m between plants. The conduction system is "pythons bilateral cordon", where pruning is different from old vines, as all the grapes are available on wire load at the same level, through which flow both strands of the plant.

Thus the sun exposure of clusters is much more open, work will also facilitate quality improvement as thinning, deshooting, leaf and speeds up the harvest. The yields range between 8,000 and 12,000 kg / hectare in accordance with the types of wine grapes that will be used. The mechanical and manual work culture are similar to low vineyards.

Irrigation was performed by traditional or drip system. The latter allows to regulate the water needed by the strain in a timely manner but with the difference that the humidity is maintained steadily, achieving a unique balance. The results in terms of quality of grapes obtained are optimal. Through this system are also performed fertilization operations. These vineyards are protected with anti-hail net, Granbuille system.

Old Vines
It is low trellises in 1946. They're made of 21 hectares, and formerly were called "French vineyards. 7 varieties were planted to grapes in the form of interleaved, but harvested individually, looking for quality, flavor, tannins and fruit varieties Malbec and Cabernet and Bonarda color and structure.

We also have the white variety is Semillon, special fruity wine. They are planted at a distance of 2.2 m. between rows and 1.2 m. between plants, with a driving bass with three-wire trellis.

The irrigation of these vines is done through the traditional system, inherited from the Indians that allowed huarpes transform the desert into oasis for medium and small canals to reach the place where will the irrigation water by gravity, flooding the planting area.

WINES

Among the select collection of our cellar we find varieties like Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, among others. Due to the handmade and tradition, combined with cutting edge technology, we get excellent quality wines.

Some of our wines:
• Malbec
• Bonarda
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Syrah
• Chardonnay
• Malbec Rosé.

WINE TOURISM

Algodon Wine Estates is a place that invites you to discover a particular lifestyle related sports and traditions of wine.

Guided tours: Guided tours of the winery include a stroll through the vineyards and winery and a tasting of our wines. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and is performed Tuesday through Sunday at the following times: 10 am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm and 4pm. This activity has no cost.

Development of a blend: This program is designed especially for those who want to experience everything about our wines, a fun way. It takes approximately four hours and is ideal to enjoy with friends and includes:

A tour of the vineyards: the road from the restaurant at the clubhouse, where the tour begins, to the vineyards our sommelier and winemaker will give an introduction to the world of wine. The talk covers topics such as farming methods, irrigation, climate and agronomic practices which are played on the vine in order to obtain an optimum quality raw material. Depending on the season, visitors can participate in activities such as pruning, thinning or harvesting of our vineyards.

Guided tour of the winery: Here, visitors learn about the process of developing a traditional wine. Again, if the time of year is appropriate, may participate in the winemaking process, doing some work as a selection of clusters in the milling sector.

Sampling of three varietal wines: Participants will have the opportunity to learn to cut their own wine or blend, but previously there will be a tasting of each varietal involved separately. This includes a detailed description and evaluation of each of the wines.

Preparation of the blend thoroughly after learning the basic differences between varietals, each group member can create your own court, then bottled and labeled so they can take back to their homes. Our sommelier will select the best cut according to their sensory attributes and receiving a cash prize to its creator.

Lunch or Dinner: Our restaurant specializes in authentic gourmet cuisine of Argentina. It has the traditional roasted in clay oven and a wood where every delicious dish is prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients that come from the farm and the region where our wines are the perfect complement. During lunch, participants will learn about the relationship between food and wine and service techniques appropriate to enhance the components of the dishes and wines in a correct "pairing".

Tasting Practice: Entering the world of wine and have fun with friends, has been the main objective of this program for 3 hours. The idea is to learn to taste wine, using a selection of aromatic descriptors and techniques to recognize the price - quality, of different wines, also incorporating the cuisine, as the course culminates in a marriage of our wines, accompanied by products regional, produced in the farm.

Lodge: The Lodge is located in front of the vineyards and a few meters from the restaurant, and are inspired by traditional and Argentina stay in an elegant country style. Here, you'll enjoy quiet nights surrounded by vineyards, where each suite has a fireplace or wood burning fireplace and access to a private gallery. Everything you need to make you feel in a warm and homey.

One of the inns where the lodge is situated was built in 1921 and was restored and renovated to restore its original design with adobe walls and cane. The lodge also has a library, pool and cutting edge services available to guests. Its modern facilities and old world charm combine to create the perfect getaway for guests who travel the Wine Route.

Restaurant: Our award-winning restaurant specializes in authentic gourmet cuisine of Argentina. It has the traditional roasted and wood-burning clay oven where delicious dishes are prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients that come from the farm and the region. A variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, truffles, olives and olive oil (homemade) make up the ideal raw material in this kitchen. Our wines and olive oil are essential in accompanying each dish, and the serene atmosphere in the heat of the fireplace invites desktop in the conversation and reflection are the stars. Guests and residents will surely want to know the secrets of the traditional cuisine of Argentina over the cooking classes given throughout the year by our experienced chefs.

The restaurant at the clubhouse was built with wood and stones typical of the region, which will provide a unique rustic atmosphere and is surrounded by our ancient olive trees and the driving range.

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