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Bodega Trivento: Winds of Innovation and Sustainability in Argentine Wine
Bodega Trivento, founded in 1996, has become one of Argentina’s most dynamic wine producers, not only through the global success of its Malbecs but also by setting benchmarks in innovation and sustainability. Its name, Trivento—meaning “three winds”—pays homage to the Polar, Zonda, and Sudestada winds that shape Mendoza’s vineyards, cooling the vines and giving the wines remarkable freshness and poise. Today, the winery is recognized not just for its commercial strength but also for its forward-thinking approach to environmental and social responsibility. Vineyards and Terroir Trivento farms across some of Mendoza’s finest subregions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Altitudes range from 900 to 1,200 meters, with long,…
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Terrazas de los Andes: From Mountain Terraces to Glass
Founded in the 1990s by Moët Hennessy, the Terrazas de los Andes estate has built its reputation on a simple yet powerful philosophy: exceptional wines are born where altitude, soil, and climate converge in perfect balance. “Born where the earth meets the sky,” Terrazas literally crafts mountain wines and has truly captured the spirit of Mendoza, making them one of Argentina’s most influential producers. The estate name, Terrazas, is by most appropriate, as their vineyard “terraces” from Las Compuertas to Gualtallary climb the foothills of the Andes, ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 meters above sea level. At these heights, vines thrive despite dramatic temperature swings—searing daytime sunlight followed by cool…
