Tucked under the massive shoulders of the Andes mountains in Western Argentina, the province of Mendoza is known for its daring combination of elevation, climate, sun exposure and mountain rivers. This rare landscape is where each of Alamos’ varietal wines unveil their deep flavours and aromas. The character of the Alamos wines is forged in high-altitude, sustainably farmed vineyards at 3,000 to 5,000 feet elevation.
High altitude means more intense sunlight and cool climate which enhances aromatics and creates thicker skins, giving rise to a dense mid-palate, rich and intense flavours. A double manual selection process ensures only the best grapes are used. Alamos wines receive moderate oak aging. Alamos wines are made at a state-of-the-art, certified sustainable winery located in Vista Flores, Mendoza. The Alamos winery’s specially designed conic tanks allow for soft, gentle extraction. The winemakers use small format tanks that allow for lot selection and separation.
“Alamos is such an exciting winery to be part of. It shows what Argentina and Mendoza wine can be. When I’m making wines, I’m trying to express the best things about our grapes and about each region.”
Lucía Vaieretti
Lucía Vaieretti grew up in Mendoza where her family has tended vines for more than 40 years. She worked in the vineyards with her parents, brothers and sister when she was young. This was the foundation for her deep and joyful bond with Mendoza’s vineyards. “Even then, as a child” Lucía says, “I knew we were in a special place.”
Lucía attended Don Bosco, the most prestigious school of viticulture and enology in South America. She has been making wine for 12 years, and took over as head of winemaking for Alamos in 2016.
Lucía lives in Mendoza’s Uco Valley with her husband, Rodrigo, who is also a winemaker. They have four young daughters and tend their own vineyard which surrounds their home. “I love that my daughters get to grow up as I did, connected to the vines and to our land,” Lucía says.
