A PORTFOLIO OF WINES FROM THE MOST SIGNIFICANT
WINE PRODUCING AREAS IN THE WORLD

Altivo is an exciting new project from an Estate with heritage dating back to the 1890s.

Label Altivo

Altivo is an exciting new project from an Estate with heritage dating back to the 1890s. The vineyard is planted on land purchased by the pioneering Eugenio Bustos. The 400 hectares under vine are about 1.5 hours drive south of the bustling regional city of Mendoza. It seems the perfect place to plant vines. With the Andes ever present to the west, an abundance of pure "melt water" when required, the vines are nurtured by long sunny days, and cool nights. The vineyard is essentially organic. Given the pristine environment there is little need for more than a few organic sprays per year. The greatest threat is hail. The oldest blocks are protected by netting to minimize damage.

The Altivo wines have a very distinctive character. They are bold in flavor, lush in texture and have great structure and length. The Altivo "Classic" wines are sourced from the younger blocks on the Estate, with the "Reserva" wines sourced from the mature blocks. Bold flavors. Lush texture. Great structure.

Download a high quality information sheet here.

Fast Facts

Location:

  • Township of Eugenio Bustos, Uco Valley, Southwestern Mendoza.
  • Latitude 33.45 Latitude S and 69 Longitude W
  • Elevation: 1,000M/3,280ft.

Climate:

  • Semi arid. Warm dry days. Cool nights.
  • Rainfall 100-200mm/4-8in pa.
  • Alluvial soil. Sandy texture. Slightly alkaline.
  • Area under Vine: 400 hectares
  • Varieties: Chardonnay, Torrontes, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Malbec, Bonarda
  • Trellising: Vertical with 2 wires. Hand pruned and hand picked. 3,000 to 7,500 plants per hectare.

Winemaker: Cristian Garcia

Estate

Location

Altivo map

Current Releases from this Estate

Classic Torrontes label

2008 Altivo Classic Torrontes

Torrontes

Review: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 87 points
Release Date:2009
Region:Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
Reserva Chardonnay Viognier label

2008 Altivo Reserva Chardonnay Viognier

Chardonnay

Review: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 87 points
Release Date:2009
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Reserva Malbec label

2006 Altivo Reserva Malbec

Malbec

Review: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 87 points
Release Date:2009
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Classic Malbec label

2007 Altivo Classic Malbec

Malbec

Review: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 87 points
Release Date:2009
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

2007 Altivo "Barrel Selection" Malbec

Malbec

Review: eRobertParker.com #191 88 pts
Release Date:Nov 2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Sparkling Malbec Rose label

NV Altivo Sparkling Malbec Rose

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:Nov 2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza,Argentina

2010 Altivo "Vineyard Selection" Torrontes

Torrontes

Review: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 87 pts
Release Date:Nov 2010
Region:Salta, Argentina

2009 Altivo "Vineyard Selection" Malbec

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:Nov, 2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza,Argentina

2009 Altivo "Barrel Selection" Chardonnay-Viognier

Chardonnay-Viognier

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:Nov 2010
Region:Uco Valley,Argentina

2009 Altivo "Classic" Torrontes "80 Yr Old Vines"

Torrontes

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2010
Region:Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
Reserva Chardonnay Viognier label

2009 Altivo Reserva Chardonnay Viognier

Chardonnay

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Reserva Malbec label

2007 Altivo Reserva Malbec

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

2007 Altivo "Secret" Malbec

Malbec

Review: Parker's The Wine Advocate, #192 91 points
Release Date:Dec, 2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

2008 Altivo "Barrel Selection" Malbec

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:Dec 2010
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

2010 Altivo "Vineyard Selection" Malbec

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:Nov,2011
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza,Argentina

2006 Altivo "Secret" Malbec

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2011
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

2006 Altivo "Secret" Malbec

Malbec

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2011
Region:Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Get Adobe Flash player