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Mendoza, the crown jewel of Argentina

The most famous Argentine wines come from the Mendoza region, located at the foothills of the Andes mountains. The region has a unique terroir, with high altitude vineyards, a sunny and dry climate, and a large diurnal temperature range.

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Proemio - Authentic Wines

Proemio Wines is a small Argentine winery with three vineyards located in the most recognized wine regions in Mendoza: Maipú, Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley at altitudes ranging between 2,300 and 4,000 ft asl. Proemio holds organic certification for all of the wines it produces. The winery focuses on different grape varieties from each of these regions. Malbec holds the biggest representation at 24 hectares, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (15 hectares), Petit Verdot (4.5 hectares), Syrah (2.5 hectares), Grenache (2.5 hectares), Cabernet Franc (1 hectare). The white grape varietals are represented by Sauvignon Blanc (8 hectares) and Chardonnay (1 hectare).  The winery was founded in 2001 by Marcelo Bocardo, a third generation winemaker and the descendant of a traditional...

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