the VINEYARDS

Unique geography

Many of Argentina and Chile's wine regions are seated along the base of the Andes Mountains. With one of the widest diurnal temperature variations in the world, summers can hit as high as 104ºF and nights cooling off to 50ºF. The climate relies on the pollution-free water from the melted glaciers in the Andes in order to naturally irrigate each vineyard.

Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valleys of Mendoza, Argentina

BRUT ROSÉ | BRUT | PINOT NOIR | MALBEC | CABERNET SAUVIGNON | TANNAT

Perched between 3,300 and 5,000 feet above sea level at the base of the Andes' Aconcagua peaks, the Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valleys are world renowned for producing premium red wines with rich color, full body and true varietal character. At these impressive sites the vineyards are naturally irrigated with the pure water source of the snow melt of the Andes Mountains. Similar to Sonoma and Napa Valleys, the same diurnal shift between day and nighttime temperatures allows for optimum ripeness and fresh acidity. The soils are clay and rock based with sandy surfaces and provide excellent free-draining qualities which stress the vines leading to a higher concentration of flavor.

BRUT ROSÉ BRUT PINOT NOIR MALBEC CABERNET SAUVIGNON TANNAT

Curico and Itata Valleys of Chile

PINOT GRIGIO | MOSCATO

These regions are well-known for their crisp white varieties with powerful aromatics and fresh acidity. Pinot Grigio and Moscato benefit from the high luminosity, thermal amplitude, and the low rainfall.

PINOT GRIGIO
MOSCATO

Sustainable practices

DR Art of the Andes wines are certified in both GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) by the internationally respected DNV-GL Corporation.

Water conservation in the use of drip irrigation and the treatment and reuse of winery waste water for irrigation.

The pollution-free water used for irrigation comes from the snowmelt off the Andes.

Cover crops are used to release nitrogen back into the soil to reincorporate organic material.

Natural fungicides such as copper sulfate are used to avoid the use of other damaging pesticides.

Pruning and Canopy management ensure good aeration and lower humidity levels in order to avoid otherwise necessary chemical treatments.

Soils are constantly analyzed for health status and natural biodiversity.

All employees attend viticulture and sustainability training courses on a regular basis.

All packaging leftovers are recycled by a certified waste management company, including cardboard, wood, plastic and glass.