Argentina is the world's fifth-largest wine producer. Its biggest and most famous wine producing province is Mendoza (which includes the departments of Maipú and Luján) in the west of the country. Other important areas include San Juan, La Rioja, Salta, and Río Negro.
All its vineyards are irrigated and phylloxera is absent due to the high altitude and climate.
The surge in interest in Argentine wines reflects the ongoing upsurge in quality production. This has been due not only to major and continued international investment but to a greater understanding of the export market. Throw in a little natural envy of their neighbours in Chile, shake with a generous measure of willpower and the ingredients are there to create a stir in the marketplace. This is one place in the world to watch for incredible wines in the future.
The Schroeders, a European family deeply rooted in the Patagonia, approached this ambitious 120-hectare productive project using Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
As the vines settled in their terroir through an innovative farming system, the winery saw its inception in October, 2002, and grew to become today's fully-functioning vineyard-winery complex, producing exquisite wines that captivate local and foreign experts and consumers.
