Within the framework of International Women’s Day, Altieri Wines brought together winery leaders from the DOC Lujan of Cuyo for a tasting that highlighted the diversity of Malbec and the role of women in the industry. The “Women of Malbec DOC” meeting brought together nine women—mostly winemakers—from wineries that are members of the appellation, with the aim of recognizing and making visible their work within Argentine wine.
A space to honor those who maintain the identity of the territory
During the opening, Cecilia Buj, owner of Altieri Wineshighlighted the significance of the initiative: «Within the framework of International Women’s Day, we wanted to create this space to honor those who are part of the Luján de Cuyo DOC. It is not just a certification of origin, but the expression of a territory with identity, which is sustained over time thanks to the commitment of those of us who believe in the value of the place and the authenticity of its wines» .
And he added: “It is a pride to open this space so that the voices of these women and their wines can dialogue with you, communicators of Argentine wine” .
The protagonists: nine women, nine wineries, nine looks
The following participated in the meeting:
- Carlota Monteverdi (Lagarde Winery)
- Julia Ledesma (Nieto Senetiner)
- Belen Rodriguez (Luigi Bosca)
- Angelina Yanez (Lamadrid Winery)
- Evangelina Colucci (Vistalba Winery)
- Elena Drannikow (Mendel Wines)
- Antonella Bressia (Bressia Wine House)
- Andrea Tansini (Doña Paula Winery)
- Evelin Colchad (Altieri Wines)
A sensory journey through the terroirs of Luján de Cuyo
The activity consisted of a Malbecs DOC tasting representative of different terroirs of Luján de Cuyo, in a kind of sensory “zoom” over the region. Through each wine, the particularities of soils, altitudes, climate and solar exposure of areas such as Perdriel, Vistalba, Agrelo, Ugarteche, Drummond and Las Compuertasevidencing the diversity that defines this designation of origin.
The wines presented were:
- Single Vineyard Malbec DOC wines – Altieri Wines
- Guard – Collection of Malbec DOC 2022 Viñedos – Lagarde Winery
- Bressia Malbec Agrelo DOC 2020 – Brescia
- Doña Paula Single Vineyard Malbec D.O.C. 2023 – Doña Paula Winery
- Lamadrid Single Vineyard Malbec D.O.C. 2023 – Lamadrid Winery
- Patrimonial Malbec D.O.C. 2023 – Nieto Senetiner
- Luigi Bosca De Sangre Malbec DOC 2022 – Luigi Bosca
- Mendel Finca Los Andes Malbec DOC 2022 – Mendel Wines
- Vistalba Gran Malbec DOC 2022 – Vistalba Winery
The Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC) identifies products whose qualities are directly linked to their geographical origin, integrating natural and human factors. The DOC Lujan of Cuyo was the first in America and is based on the voluntary association of winegrowers and producers in the region. Its objective is to preserve and promote the distinctive characteristics of the terroir, guaranteeing quality wines with their own identity. At the moment, 21 bodegas make up this denomination.
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