La Esperanza Estate

LOCATION

Andean foothills, Los Chacayes Appellation Uco valley

ALTITUDE

1,200 meters above sea level

IRRIGATION

Drip irrigation from a 160-meter deep water table fed by melting snow of the Andes.

SOIL TYPE

There are different types of soils on the estate; however deep, sandy loam soils, abundant round pebbles with calcium carbonate deposits predominate. Low fertility and good drainage.

HECTARES

Under vine: 140
Total surface: 210

VARIETIES PLANTED

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Viognier.