Discover the top 100 best wines of Lujan de Cuyo of Lujan de Cuyo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Lujan de Cuyo and the best vintages to taste in this region.
America's first DOC, the consecrated terroir of the world's Malbec in Mendoza on the Andean piedmont (825-1,080 m). Signature Malbec (>9,000 ha here): dense, velvety reds with signature notes of blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa and sweet spices, round tannins and bright fruit — the grape's maximum expression. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Bonarda, spicy Tempranillo, peppery Syrah. Chardonnay, Sauvignon whites.
Dry climate irrigated by the Andes. Malbec at its peak.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
wines from the region of Lujan de Cuyo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, meat and goat pie or tanjia (lamb shoulder confit).
