Las Compuertas is a westerly region of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, offering the coolest climate and a wide diversity of soils. The wines are fresh, vibrant styles with an impressive sense of place. Hector and Pablo Durigutti are amongst an exciting, new generation of winemakers, leading an evolutionary change in Argentina’s viticulture and winemaking philosophy today
Proyecto Las Compuertas, Durigutti – ORGANIC “Proyecto Las Compuertas is not just a project but a symbol of deep identity, from some of the oldest and most unique vineyards in Mendoza, each parcel tells its own story. The philosophy of PLC is to have wines that authentically express their origin with preservation of historic vineyards and a winemaking approach that highlights the value of terroir.”
The vines of Proyecto Las Compuertas are planted at 1,050m above sea level and the wines are now certified organic. The Cabernet Franc was planted in 2015, on stony loam soil. These single varietals are fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete eggs.
