Uco Valley
The Uco Valley's high-elevation, calcareous vineyards at 1,100–1,500+ metres produce some of Argentina's most expressive, elegant and sought-after Malbec and Chardonnay.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | High-altitude, cool nights, intense sun |
| Geography | High-altitude valley south of Mendoza city beneath the Andes |
| Key appellations | Uco Valley · Gualtallary · La Consulta · Altamira |
| Main grapes | Malbec, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir |
| Famous for | High-elevation Malbec, Limestone soils, Zuccardi & Catena |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Uco Valley
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Malbec
Malbec is Argentina's signature grape and the country's greatest wine success story — elevated from a minor bl…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
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Wine travel
Visiting Uco Valley
Spectacular alpine cellar doors and 'Vino de Altura' estates make the Uco Valley a must-see for serious Malbec lovers.
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