Uco Valley

Uco Valley wine is built on Malbec grown at elevations between 850 and well over 1,500 metres — the highest vineyards in Mendoza — where intense sunshine delivers deep colour and ripe tannins while cool temperatures lock in fresh fruit and natural acidity. That tension between ripeness and freshness is what sets uco valley wine apart, and it is why drinkers who have tried Luján de Cuyo keep coming back for more.

Why choose Uco Valley wine?

Valle de Uco is arguably the most fashionable wine region in South America right now, and the wines justify the reputation. The combination of full body, high natural acidity, and concentrated Malbec fruit is a profile you simply do not find at the same price point from neighbouring Mendoza sub-regions. That acidity also makes these wines a natural match for a ribeye or slow-roasted lamb — the structure cuts through the fat cleanly. Serious collectors will note that the same altitude driving Malbec quality also produces higher quality sparkling wine, making the Uco Valley one of the few regions in South America where both styles genuinely deliver. If you want high-altitude Malbec with full body, fresh acidity, and ripe fruit found nowhere else, our Uco Valley selection starts here →

Which grapes besides Malbec should I look for from the Uco Valley?

Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc both excel here. Uco Valley Chardonnay in particular shows medium-plus to high acidity with ripe stone and tropical fruit — a serious white worth exploring.

Is the Uco Valley a recent development or an established region?

Investment has been rapid — the vineyard area almost doubled this century — but the quality drive began in the early 2000s, so the best producers now have two decades of experience behind them.

Can Uco Valley wines age?

Yes. The high natural acidity in Uco Valley Malbec and Chardonnay acts as a preservative, giving structured wines the backbone to develop in bottle over several years.