Uco Valley

Region Hierarchy

Argentina
- Cuyo GI
  - Mendoza Province
    - Uco Valley
      - Tupungato

Climate(s)

Warm Continental

Elevation

Notes

Very high elevations: 900m-1500m. Cool nights help grapes retain acidity and fresh, fruit flavors.
Mendoza Province notes: Very sunny and at elevation so cool nights. The dominate wine making region in Argentina. Most vineyards are planted in desert conditions. Protected by rain by the Andes Mountains and the Argentine Pampas

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red	Malbec Grape	Argentina notes: Widely grown in Argentina Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Originally from France.
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape	Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red	Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape	Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White	Torrontés Grape	Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Wine	Argentina notes: Widely grown in Argentina Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red	Malbec Wine	Wine notes: Malbec from higher elevations tend to be more elegant with fresher, more floral aromas. From lower elevations, they tend to be more full bodied with richer black fruit.
Still Red	Merlot Wine
Still Red	Pinot Noir Wine	Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red	Tempranillo Wine
Still White	Chardonnay Wine
Still White	Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Still White	Torrontés Wine	Wine notes: Intended to be drunk while young. Often fermented in inert, temperature controlled vessels.