• VINEYARDS •
 


OWN
360 has.
LOCATION
Cafayate Valley. Province of Salta, 66º 30´ 20” - 66º11´ 34” W / 25º 52´ y 26º 21 ´ 25” S
El Recreo 50 ha., 5.743 feetasl
Cabra Corral 15 ha., 6.071 feetasl
El Buen Retiro 100 ha., 5.907 feetasl
San Miguel 40 ha., 5.579 feetasl
La Esperanza 50 ha., 5.579 feetasl
San José 50 ha., 5.677 feetasl
San Luis de Yacochuya 5 ha., 6.237 feetasl
El Bordo 20 ha., 5.979 feetasl
 


VARIETIES

Cabernet Sauvignon /Malbec / Merlot / Tannat / Syrah / Barbera / Bonarda / Torrontés
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CLIMATE

The wide temperature variation between day andnight produces deep coloured and complex grapes,typical of this north-western region.
Dry climatewith scarce rainfall and permanent sunlight ensures ripe-to-perfection grapes with a high concentration of fruit.
Relative Humidity: 40%-50% annual average
Rainfall: 180 mm/ 7 in. annual average
Melted snow from the Andes provides the water.
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SOIL
Sandy, with very good drainage, deep, rich in Andean minerals. 40% plebby at foothills.


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IRRIGATING SYSTEM

100% drip irrigation.
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TRAINING SYSTEM
La bodega utiliza dos tipos de sistemas de conducción para sus viñedos.

1. High espaliers. VSP (vertical shoot position). Distance between rows: 2,2 m. Distance between plants: 2 m. Plantation density: 2.400 plants/ha.

2. Vine arbours. CTC (Cafayate Triple Cordón). “H” system. Distance between rows: 3 x 3 m. Distance between plants: 2 x 2 m.

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PRUNNING
Prunning optimizes quality and quantity of grapes and keeps the balance between the plant and the fruit.
Period of prunning: Winter (1st to 30th June)
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LEAF REMOVAL
Cutting the leaves near the bunches to increase sunlight and ventilation help to color and rippen healthy. Period: Jannuary (Summer).