Uco Valley
Uco Valley
A sub-region of Mendoza in Argentina, the Uco Valley is home to some of Argentina's best producers and is prized for its remarkable soil quality and climate. The high altitude vineyards, some of them reaching 1250 metres, benefit from warm days and cold nights, extending the ripening of the grapes and producing fruit with balanced levels of sugar and acidity. Alluvial, sandy, free draining soils, created by thousands of years of rivers bringing snow-melt down from the Andes, stress the vines, helping produce low yields and richly concentrated fruit. Malbec shines in the Uco Valley, with an inky, deep colour and aromas of black fruit and violet. The extended ripening period helps Chardonnay and Torrontes develop excellent acidity, and Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are also used to produce top-notch wines. A real jewel in Argentina's crown, the Uco Valley's breath-taking landscapes and cherished wines make it the place to travel for wine tourists in the region.
