The Winery Achaval-Ferrer of Lujan de Cuyo of Mendoza

Winery Achaval-Ferrer
The winery offers 22 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of Mendoza.
It is located in Lujan de Cuyo in the region of Mendoza

The Winery Achaval-Ferrer is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 22 wines for sale in of Lujan de Cuyo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Achaval-Ferrer Estate is a jewel of Argentine viticulture, located in the Lujan de Cuyo region, right in the heart of Mendoza Province. Founded in 1998 by a group of friends passionate about wine, this estate is now internationally recognized for its production of premium wines, particularly its specialty, Malbec. Nestled at the foot of the Andes mountain range, the estate spans about 50 hectares, offering a visually stunning spectacle. Thanks to its privileged location at 950 meters above sea level, the vineyard enjoys an optimal climate for wine growing: cool winters and warm summers, enhanced by the purity of the mountain air. One of the unique features of the Achaval-Ferrer Estate is its respectful approach to the vine. The emphasis is on sustainable viticulture practices, with minimal human intervention. The vineyards, some of which are centuries old, are grown without irrigation to encourage deep root development and thus fully express the character of each terroir. This respect for the vine is also reflected in the winemaking philosophy. Winemaking is done using only the indigenous yeasts present on grape skins, with no added sugar or acid. The goal is to directly convey what each plot has to offer, in terms of aromas and flavors. But what primarily makes Achaval-Ferrer's reputation is the exceptional quality of its Malbecs. Elegant and complex, these wines express all the richness of their Andean terroirs. Crus like Malbec Finca Altamira, with its explosive aromatic palette and its tannic structure, are clear proof of Achaval-Ferrer's expertise and have earned the estate recognition and respect from international critics.

Top Winery Achaval-Ferrer wines

Looking for the best Winery Achaval-Ferrer wines in Lujan de Cuyo among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Achaval-Ferrer wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Achaval-Ferrer wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

How Winery Achaval-Ferrer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of scottish haggis, lamb curl or quiche without pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

On the nose the red wine of Winery Achaval-Ferrer. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Achaval-Ferrer. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

  • 1999With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.43/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.41/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.39/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer.

  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Lujan de Cuyo

Luján de Cuyo is a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina's largest viticultural area, Mendoza. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region's most-important grape variety, producing Bold, intensely flavored red wines. Excellent wines are also produced here from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Torrontés. Located in a valley just South of Mendoza City itself, the Luján de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine.

These include Catena Zapata, Bodega Septima and Cheval des Andes. The small town of Luján de Cuyo is on the northern banks of the Mendoza River. From here the viticultural area of the same name stretches south for roughly 30 kilometers (20 miles) between the Andes Mountains in the west and the Lunlunta hills in the east. The region was the first in Argentina to be officially recognized as an appellation in 1993, and includes the wine-producing zones of Vistalba, Las Compuertas, Perdriel, Agrelo and Ugarteche.

MaipuLies directly east of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley is to the south. The region's position on the edge of the imposing Andes mountain chain has an enormous effect on the Terroir. The hot, DryClimate is moderated by the high altitude of the region, averaging about 1000m (3300ft) above sea level. At this altitude, the vineyards are subject to more-intense solar radiation during the day than lower-lying areas.

The top sweet wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

How Winery Achaval-Ferrer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, thai green curry or buckwheat cake à la bretonne.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Achaval-Ferrer. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of plum, jam or dark chocolate.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer

  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Achaval-Ferrer.

  • Malbec

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.