The 2025 harvest is officially over

The 2024–2025 growing season was marked by distinctive climatic conditions and meticulous agronomic management, resulting in grapes of great quality and character. Throughout the year, key variables such as climate, phenological development, vineyard health, and yields were monitored, aiming to preserve the authenticity of the terroir and ensure wines that reflect the identity of our region.

The cycle developed under a marked thermal amplitude, a hallmark of our high- altitude areas, and a balanced distribution of rainfall.

● Winter 2024: Cold, with abundant snowfalls in the Andes, which ensured underground water reserves and a homogeneous bud break in spring.

● Spring: Temperatures within the historical average; the September frosts and the Zonda wind slightly impacted the flowering, reducing the number of berries but favoring concentration.

● Summer: January and February saw heatwaves that accelerated ripening, followed by cooling that caused thermal stress. The weather stabilized towards March, allowing for an excellent balance in maturity.

● Precipitation: Within average values, with key rains in October that stimulated healthy vegetative vigor and good vineyard health.

The main challenges faced were related to the climate, mainly spring frosts, Zonda wind, and heatwaves.

Key aspects to highlight include:

● Winter snow that replenished aquifers.

● High thermal amplitude that shaped clean, defined aromas.

● Mild water stress that favored the concentration of aromatic and phenolic compounds.

Regarding phenological development, the vines evolved consistently, with some early ripening due to the high summer temperatures:

● Bud break: Began in September uniformly.

● Flowering: In November, with a good berry set despite a slight reduction in quantity.

● Veraison: Occurred in January 2025 in a uniform and homogeneous manner, ensuring even ripening.

● Maturity: Maturity advanced approximately 5 days earlier for white varieties and 10 days for reds, influenced by heatwaves. Maturity was complete in terms of both sugar and polyphenols, ensuring a harvest of exceptional quality.

The health of the grapes was optimal. Thanks to the preventive phytosanitary plan and constant monitoring, no diseases of significant impact were detected. The October rains did not generate pathogen pressure, and the dry climate for the rest of the cycle helped keep the clusters healthy.

The harvest started on February 5 and concluded on April 7, with the following timelines:

● Whites (Chardonnay and others): From February 5 to March 25.

● Reds (Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc): From March 15 to April 7.

Yields were 10% above the average of the last five years, maintaining quality thanks to a naturally reduced load due to the frosts and agronomic management focused on balance.

The most outstanding varieties for our enology team are:

● Malbec: Vibrant red fruit, soft tannins, spicy finish.

● Chardonnay: Citrus and floral notes, with pronounced minerality and excellent aging acidity.

● Cabernet Franc: Firm structure, ripe blackberries, and aging potential.

We expect wines with high aromatic concentration, freshness, and structured tannins, with great expression of the terroir and clear aging potential. Their main characteristics will describe them as balanced, intense wines, representative of the terroir, with a unique identity shaped by climatic oscillations.

The 2025 harvest leaves us with wines of exceptional quality, reflecting a year that combined climatic challenges with remarkable natural balance. The combination of precise agronomic management and the unique conditions of our high-altitude vineyards has led to grapes with a marked identity, faithful interpreters of the Mendoza terroir.

The health, concentration, and freshness achieved this year bode well for memorable wines, with character, structure, and clear evolution potential. The marked thermal oscillations and specific climatic events—such as the spring frosts and summer heatwaves—far from being a threat, acted as allies in building complex and vibrant sensory profiles.

The 2024–2025 growing season has been a true demonstration of the balance between nature and knowledge. Every decision made in the vineyard—from pruning to harvest—was key to achieving full maturity, both in terms of sugars and polyphenols.

This harvest promises intense, authentic wines that are deeply representative of our region. Wines that not only speak of the soil and climate but also of the human commitment behind every cluster.