Argentina's most exciting wine region at 1000-1500m altitude in the Uco Valley, south of Mendoza city; limestone soils, extreme diurnal temperature variation (20°C+ daily range), and intense Andean sunlight produce wines of extraordinary freshness, complexity, and elegance. The region produces Argentina's most cerebral Malbec and has pioneered Cabernet Franc and white varieties at altitude. Cheval Blanc invested here (Cheval des Andes); Catena's Adrianna Vineyard is at 1450m.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | very_good |
| 2022 | — | Ideal harvest; cool nights and warm days; Malbec and Cabernet Franc both excel; mineral and fresh |
| 2021 | — | Exceptional; perfect diurnal conditions; altitude Malbec at its most mineral and complex; benchmark vintage |
| 2020 | — | Good growing season; Tupungato showed limestone mineral; elegant and structured wines |
| 2019 | — | Excellent Valle de Uco; cool nights and extreme diurnal range; wines of remarkable freshness and precision |
| 2018 | — | Good vintage; altitude freshness preserved; Malbec and Cab Franc show elegant mineral character |