WELCOME TO TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES!

Located in Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza at the foothills of the Andes

50 years of expertise in altitude winemaking

The pioneer of Argentinean altitude wines Mendoza microclimates are driven by altitude with very limited maritime influence.

Grape varieties have been carefully matched to each vineyard altitude, with an emphasis on maximizing fruit expression, optimal ripeness structure and concentration

Pure snowmelt from Los Andes Mountain Range is used for both furrow and drip irrigation

Main land owner in Malbec Grand Cru (Vistalba as well as the outstanding area of Altamira and La Consulta).

Winemaking Process RED WINE VINIFICATION PROCESS Maceration + Alcoholic Fermentation Stabilization Filtration or Clarification Grape Reception Malolactic Fermentation Barrel Ageing Harvest Destemming Pressing Bottling Must WHITE WINE VINIFICATION PROCESS Stabilization Filtration or Clarification Grape Reception In tank or barrel Alcoholic Fermentation Malolactic Fermentation Harvest Destemming Pressing Settling Bottling Must

Hand harvested Precise selection & fruit preservation

Grand Cru Malbec vineyards, unique ungrafted vines “Las Compuertas”, planted in 1929 (Vistalba) and “Altamira”, planted in 1945 are true unique jewels elaborated separately to obtain the highest “solist” expression of the Malbec: “Las Compuertas”, planted in 1929 (Vistalba), “Altamira”, planted in 1945

Hand selected Grapes selection at their arrival at the winery

Gentle winemaking

Ageing for months to provide complexity and elegance

THE MALBEC REBORN Originally Malbec was up to 60% of planted vineyards in St. Emilion and Pomerol region in France Malbec reborn in Argentina. Our vineyards are ungrafted vines planted in 1929 Malbec grown in “Las Compuertas” (Vistalba) & Altamira Vineyards The ripening period of 70 days in Argentina is much longer than in other areas of the world (Bordeaux is approvimately 45 days)

Afincado Single Vineyard Malbec 2007 LOCATION “Finca Las Compuertas” (planted 1929) - Vistalba Terrace, Mendoza, Argentina WINE CHARACTER Intense notes of red plums, cherries, figs, dry apricots and a distinct violet aroma stand out. This ultimate Malbec expression from Las Compuertas Estate is combined with oak ageing which adds elegant vanilla, chocolate and crystallized oranges hints. WINEMAKING Fermentation: 3-4 weeks of maceration at 28°-30 °C / 81°F Oak Ageing: 18 month (100% New French oak barrels) Bottle Ageing: 18 months bottle ageing prior to release Storage potential: 15 years FOOD & WINE PAIRING Best with haute cuisine, tomato-based sauce, beef and game meat, aromatic and spicy Latin or fusion food. 93 pts Robert Parker