Introducing the Vineyard Owner’s Program in Argentina

【Overview】

Argentina is a country with a thriving agricultural and livestock industry, boasting the second-largest land area in Latin America after Brazil. It is one of the world's leading producers of grains such as corn and soybeans, fruits like grapes, lemons, and limes, and livestock such as horses and cattle.

• For wine lovers, becoming an owner of a vineyard in Argentina and enjoying the creation of their own custom wine is the ultimate dream. However, realizing this dream is not easy due to cost, time constraints, and other factors. To help make this dream a reality, we are pleased to introduce our "Vineyard Owners Program." (February 2023 edition)

【The Charm of Argentinian Wine】

• In South America, Argentina has approximately 1,300 wineries, mainly at the foot of the Andes Mountains, and ranks 5th in the world for wine production.

• While Argentinian wine was once mostly consumed domestically, after the 1990s, inspired by the success of neighboring Chile, winemakers and other experts were invited from Europe and America to introduce modern production know-how. This led to the production of high-quality wines, which are now exported to countries worldwide.

【What is the Vineyard Owners Program?】

• The vineyards are located at Casa de Uco Winery in the Uco Valley, about an hour from Mendoza, Argentina's largest wine-producing region.

• A vast area of 320 hectares (six times the size of Tokyo Disneyland) includes 75 hectares dedicated to vineyards.

• You can purchase a section of these vineyards and enjoy making your own original wine using the grapes produced there.

• The vineyards available for purchase are around 1 hectare in size, with a 1-hectare plot costing approximately $170,000.

• In addition to the purchase cost of the vineyard, the following expenses are required for vineyard management and grape cultivation:

1. Registration and management fees for the vineyard 2. Wine production costs 3. Costs for barrels, bottles, labels, etc. 4. Shipping costs to Japan 5. Customs fees, various taxes, storage fees, etc.

【Vineyards Available for Purchase】

Casa de Uco Vineyard Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

• Location: Approx. 150km from Mendoza Airport,

• Altitude: 1,200m-1,300m above sea level (high altitude reduces risk of pests, diseases, and mold)

• Area: Total 320ha (equivalent to 7 Tokyo Disneylands), vineyards 75ha (cultivated since 2009)

• Soil: 60% sandy loam, 40% stony calcareous

• Climate: Desert arid climate, average annual rainfall 220mm (approx. 1/8 of Japan's), average temperature 12-30°C (large temperature variations), irrigated by abundant meltwater from the Andes.

• Grape varieties: 4 types for white wine, 4 types for red wine, 8 types in total.

【How are grapes grown and wine made?】

・Growing high-quality grapes suitable for making fine wine requires skilled techniques and long-term, diligent, and painstaking agricultural work.

・Furthermore, making delicious wine from harvested grapes requires specialized skills and experience, and it is a time-consuming and difficult task.

・These challenges are primarily handled by the local expert team.

・Owners can visit the site at any time and enjoy the fun process of winemaking, including blending and tasting, with the experts.

【What kind of wine will be produced?】

• The 대표 (representative) red wine of Argentina is Malbec, which has the largest cultivation area in the world and accounts for approximately 80% of its production.

• Argentina is one of the largest beef-consuming countries in the world, and juicy grilled red meat called "Asado" is a national dish. Malbec is a strong, tannin-rich, and aromatic red wine that pairs well with it.

• For white wine, Torrontés, unique to Argentina, is famous for its fruity and fragrant aroma.

• Casa de Uco also cultivates 8 other grape varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

【Your Own Unique Wine】

Let's make a "one-of-a-kind" original wine from the grapes you've grown!

• Let's ship the original wine you've created with your own ideas back to Japan and enjoy it with friends and family.

• You can choose the grape varietals, aging methods and duration, barrel types, bottle and cork types, etc. Of course, you can also create your own original label design.

• The ways to enjoy your wine are limitless: give it to friends or valued customers, sell it as a business, serve it at your own establishment, or simply savor it yourself and enjoy looking at your original bottles.

• We will handle all the troublesome and complicated tasks, such as transportation and customs procedures for shipping to Japan, communication with local contacts, preparation of necessary documents, various payments, and domestic storage and transportation.

【Other Ways to Enjoy】

Within the winery, there is a luxury wine resort hotel surrounded by vineyards. There, you can relax and forget your daily life, enjoy wine tasting and grape picking experiences, horseback riding, and more, all accompanied by Argentinian beef.

This product is for the purchase of a vineyard. The wine produced from it will be shipped directly from the winery. Please inquire about the details using the contact form on this product page.