Terrazas de los Andes

Our utopian dream started with the conviction that Mendoza had an unknown potential to produce world-class fine wines. We pioneered and explored amazing higher terroirs at the foothills of the Andes unveiling a new era of elegance for Argentinean wines.

Terrazas de los Andes story began three decades ago when a French winemaker embarked on a journey that would redefine winemaking in Argentina. Armed with an antique altimeter, he and his team uncovered the Andes foothills’ best-kept secret—the power of optimum elevation to reveal Mendoza’s untapped potential to create world-class wines.

At the heart of this audacious vision, these bold pioneers believed that we had to cultivate our own grapes to go beyond in quality. Terrazas is the first winery in Argentina to have built its overall concept on terroirs exploration. We believe in the richness of diversity, that is why our unique collection of 10 cool-climate vineyards are planted in the 7 most qualitative appellations of Mendoza. This diversity requires cultivating with great precision, dividing the vineyards into small plots (micro-terroirs) based on their specific soil, and adapting all the viticulturist handiwork, the crucial irrigation practice, and the harvest date to the specificity of each one. Today our team of agronomists cultivates more than 220 plots which are harvested and vinified separately in small tanks, to reveal their full quality potential. This mosaic of diverse terroirs and singular wine components are elevated through blending expertise giving the winemakers the luxury to craft the fullest expression of each varietal. With Malbec as the core, our wines have a unique and elegant style with fruity, fresh, and balanced character.

At Terrazas, crafting fine wine is about understanding and magnifying Nature while protecting it for future generations.100% of our vineyards are certified “sustainable viticulture” and 160 hectares are under organic certification. We keep 30% of our lands wild to preserve the local biodiversity. Being water the most precious resource in Mendoza, Terrazas has developed a rare expertise in drip irrigation practices since the beginning. With 93% of our vineyards drip irrigated, we optimize the use of each drop of water and save each year the equivalent of the consumption of 15000 families. We are also extremely proud of our leadership in Social Responsibility. Terrazas de los Andes has created 7 educational programs in Mendoza and other areas, attended by more than 2000 children every year.