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Tomero

admin — Mon, 26 May 2014 07:52:02 +0000

Tomero Wines is about expressing classic Argentine varietal character while staying true to its terroir. Most of the varietals are sourced from the high-elevation vineyards in Valle de Uco, 130km south-east from Mendoza. These vineyards, originally found by Antonio Pulenta, have flourished greatly throughout the years. Due to its location, the old age vines and the fruit quality, it has become a valuable asset to the winery. Today, the winery is run by Carlos Pulenta, second-generation winemaker and often considered the Robert Parker of wine-making in Argentina. He also runs Bodega Vistalba Vineyard and Winery.

What is Tomero? The Tomero is an old profession that began in 1883. They administer the natural irrigation for agriculture in Argentina – their role is to open and close the “Toma de Agua” (Water Intake Channel) of each plot of land, in this case, of each winery estate. These craftsmen have perfected the art of channeling water from the Andes range throughout the generations; today, the secrets of the trade are only passed down from father to son.

Bodega Vistalba

admin — Thu, 22 May 2014 07:45:39 +0000

A descendent of one of Argentina’s most prominent winemaking families, Carlos Pulenta made his name as the president of the Salentein winery. In 2003, Pulenta created a cutting-edge winery that utilizes every technological advancement available, pairing this with the art of blind blending to produce wines of exceptional quality.

Located in the center of Vistalba within the Lujan de Cuyo region, Pulenta owns 53 hectares of red grapes around the winery. 80% of which is Malbec planted in 1948. Thanks to the annual and daily thermal amplitude of the region and the harsh virtues of the soil, it has become the birthplace of the best Malbec wines.

Bodegas Salentein

admin — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:55:48 +0000

Mijnder Pons is from a Dutch family of entrepreneurs. After he retired from running the family business, he purchased a farm in Mendoza, and there, Bodega Salentein was born.

Bodegas Salentein is a leader in cultivating global awareness of the emerging premium wineries of Argentina. A new vision of quality – with plantings of classical varietals, preservation of old vines, application of European artistry, and advanced technology – is yielding award-winning, world-class wines. In the middle of his vineyard, he opened Killka Gallery – a museum space designed to show and sell the works of art of renowned local, national and international artists.