Casa Montes Bodegas & Viñedos
Valle de Tulum Pozo de los Algarrobos - CP 5443 - Caucete - San Juan - Argentina
Our Wines
Winery
Region
San Juan
San Juan
Vineyards
This enterprise lies in the Tulum Valley, on the banks of the San Juan River, 700 meters above sea level, at latitude 31 degrees south. This oasis is situated in a privileged environment among the highest Cordilleran peaks of San Juan Province, including 160 hectares of vineyards, totally managed by trellis systems and irrigated by Andean melt-off.
This enterprise lies in the Tulum Valley, on the banks of the San Juan River, 700 meters above sea level, at latitude 31 degrees south. This oasis is situated in a privileged environment among the highest Cordilleran peaks of San Juan Province, including 160 hectares of vineyards, totally managed by trellis systems and irrigated by Andean melt-off.
Age of the vineyards
The oldest vines date back to 1994 while the most recent were planted in 1997.
The oldest vines date back to 1994 while the most recent were planted in 1997.
Soil Profile
Soils are described as alluvial
Soils are described as alluvial
Weather
The annual average temperature is 17 degrees centigrade whereas the yearly, mean precipitation is less than 200mm and the soils are described as alluvial.
The annual average temperature is 17 degrees centigrade whereas the yearly, mean precipitation is less than 200mm and the soils are described as alluvial.
Harvest
Grapes are carefully cut by hand.
Grapes are carefully cut by hand.
Varieties
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah Tannat, Viognier and Chardonnay
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah Tannat, Viognier and Chardonnay