#terroir-in-focus

Attitude and Altitude: Unearthing the Terroir of Doña Paula

The Wining Hour: Bodega Doña Paula, in Mendoza, stands out not for flash, but for focus. Founded in 1997 in Mendoza, the winery’s philosophy is rigorously simple: to craft wines that speak clearly of place, wines that are true expressions of the high-altitude terroir of Argentina. Today, the winery is recognized as a pioneer in the study of Mendoza’s micro-terroirs, with a deep commitment to mapping soils, altitudes, and climates across its estate vineyards. The result is wines that capture the essence of Argentina’s high-altitude terroirs with precision and elegance. Vineyards Elevation and Soils Farming exclusively from its own vineyards, Doña Paula’s vineyards are positioned in some of Mendoza’s most coveted and demanding regions, notably the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo. Their high altitude vineyard sites, Ugarteche (1000 mt), Los Indios/El Cepillo (1,100 mt) and Gualtallary (1,350 mt), all very high above sea level, enjoy Mendoza’s hallmark climate—sunny days, cool nights, and min