description Terrazas de los Andes Overview
Terrazas de los Andes is an Argentine winery established in 1996 by the French luxury group Moët Hennessy, situated in the Luján de Cuyo department of Mendoza. The estate is distinguished by its cultivation of vineyards on elevated terraces along the foothills of the Andes Mountains, specifically designed to optimize altitude, sun exposure, and drainage for grape varietals. The winery focuses primarily on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés, producing high-altitude wines tailored for the international market. It serves as a prominent destination for wine tourism within the region.
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Where is Terrazas de los Andes located?
Terrazas de los Andes is based in Mendoza, Argentina, in the Luján de Cuyo department. Its vineyards are planted on elevated terraces near the Andes.
Who established Terrazas de los Andes?
The winery was established in 1996 by Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division associated with LVMH. Its Argentine identity comes from its Mendoza vineyards.
Why are the vineyards called terraces?
The name refers to vineyards planted at different elevations along the foothills of the Andes. Those high-altitude sites are a defining part of Terrazas de los Andes winemaking.
Which grape is Terrazas de los Andes especially associated with?
Malbec is one of the winery's most recognizable Argentine varieties. The wines are made in Mendoza, where high-altitude vineyards are central to the estate's style.
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