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Aluvia Wines begins where the Andes climb highest, and the soils turn pale with limestone dust.

Anchored in Gualtallary—one of the Uco Valley’s most coveted altitudes—this project draws its name and its identity from the region’s alluvial, mineral-rich terrain. Here, winemaking steps back so altitude, climate, and geology can take the lead.

In this corner of the world, vines grow between extremes: shallow sandy topsoil above ancient alluvial stones, and beneath that, a naturally formed calcareous layer that shapes wines with tension, freshness, and unmistakable mineral drive. It’s a landscape that gives fruit both intensity and precision—magnificent from the depth of its soils to the height of its vineyards.

2022 Aluvia Cabernet Franc is a pure expression of this place. High-elevation nights lock in acidity and structure; fierce daytime light pushes the grapes toward full phenolic ripeness. Cabernet Franc thrives here, yielding a wine that is focused, aromatic, and finely drawn, with polished tannins and a clear sense of origin. A modern, quietly confident take on Gualtallary.

Planted in 2007, the vineyard is farmed and harvested by hand. About 90% of the fruit is destemmed, with the rest left as whole clusters for lift and structure. Native-yeast fermentations unfold over roughly 20 days in stainless steel, followed by 18 months of aging in French oak—just 10% new—to refine texture without overshadowing the site.