Luján de Cuyo

Luján de Cuyo (First Zone) is located in the upper part of the Mendoza River, 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) to the south of Mendoza city. The altitude in this area ranges from 650 to 1,060 meters (from 2,132 to 3,478 feet) above sea level. Together with Maipú, it constitutes a traditional grapegrowing region known as Primera Zona. This Primera Zona is excellent for growing red varietals, Malbec in particular. Its soil is alluvial and sandy, somewhat organically poor but with very good drainage characteristics. Day and nighttime temperatures vary by approximately 14ºC, which favors the production of red wines.

Maipú Region

The Maipú (First Zone) region is located in the upper part of the Mendoza River, 18 kilometers (11 miles) to the southeast of the city of Mendoza, next to Luján de Cuyo. Its altitude is 790 meters (2,592 feet) above sea level. The area is suitable for the production of red grapes such as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tunuyán Region

Tunuyán (Uco Valley) is located 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Mendoza city and, together with Tupungato and San Carlos, forms the Uco Valley. This valley rises to 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) above sea level, the highest grape-growing altitudes in Mendoza. Because of the altitude and proximity to the Andes, the Uco Valley has a cooler climate than Maipú Valley, which makes this region oriented towards the production of white varietals and certain red ones. Daytime and nighttime temperatures vary by approximately 25ºC, an ideal range for the development of optimum color and tannins in the grapes. Its soils are stony, sandy and very permeable, lacking in drainage or salinity problems.

Tupungato Region

The Tupungato region (Uco Valley) is located 90 kilometers (56 miles) southwest of Mendoza and rises to approximately 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level. Elegant whites and early ripening reds grow well here. Syrah and Pinot Noir are popular examples of grapes grown in this area.

San Carlos Region

San Carlos region (Uco Valley) is located 110 kilometers (68 miles) southwest of Mendoza. The altitude in this area ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 meters (from 3,281 to 3,937 feet) above sea level. The area is well suited for red grapes such as Malbec.

San Martín Region

San Martín (Oasis Este) is located 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Mendoza. Altitudes in this zone average 640 to 750 meters (2100 to 2460 feet) above sea level. Its sandy-loam and sandy-lime soils are irrigated by the Tunuyán and Mendoza rivers. The climate is temperate, and characterized by a pronounced annual temperature variation, a feature that favors the vine’s vegetative rest period during winter.

Rivadavia Region

The Rivadavia region (Oasis Este) is located 80 kilometers (49 miles) southeast of Mendoza and is part of the Oasis Este region. Its altitude is 660 meters (2,165 feet) above sea level in a zone of sandy soil with very good drainage characteristics. The average temperature is higher than in the Primera Zona and Uco Valley regions which, together with the availability of water from the Tunuyán River, allows for the optimal development of different varieties of grapes, the most important of which are the Malbec and Syrah varieties.

Junín Region

Junín (Oasis Este) is located in the Eastern Oasis of Mendoza and is considered one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the province, with vineyards in vines and trellises. The altitude in this area reaches 650 meters above sea level. Its loamy to sandy loam soils stand out for being fertile and very deep, which receive irrigation from the Tunuyán River. Our Los Olivos vineyard is located in Los Barriales district, Junín, 25 kms east of Trivento. Total has: 230.