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SOUTH AMERICA<br />
DISCOVERY<br />
PHILIPPE CARAGUEL’S VINEYARD IN SAN JOSÉ, TUPUNGATO, THE LOCATION FOR THE CHARDONNAY GRAPES<br />
In South America, several wineries are developing their own sparkling wines, guided by<br />
the classic principles of Champagne winemaking while seeking to elicit the best from<br />
their own terroirs. From Cruzat and Philippe Caraguel in Mendoza, Argentina to Viña<br />
Eden in Pueblo Eden, Uruguay and Dos Hemisferios in Guayas, Ecuador, emerging trends<br />
are showing that the search for excellence knows no borders or geographical limitations.<br />
CRUZAT: TRADITIONAL METHOD ONLY<br />
Cruzat is the only Argentinian winery which focuses solely on producing sparkling<br />
wines using the traditional method. It was founded 20 years ago by a group of Chilean<br />
businessmen who joined forces with agronomist and winemaker Pedro Federico Rosell,<br />
considered a legend of Argentinian sparkling wines. With Champagne as their reference<br />
for elegance and savoir faire, they only make sparkling wines from Chardonnay and Pinot<br />
Noir grapes. Originally, one of the priorities of the project was to find the most appropriate<br />
place to plant the vineyards and build the winery, and the Mendoza areas of Luján de Cuyo<br />
and the Valle de Uco met all the requirements: they had altitude, well-drained soils and<br />
significant diurnal shift. In addition, the vitality of the Argentinian market was one of the<br />
main attractions for the venture.<br />
SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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