Bodega Piedra Negra

Bodega Piedra Negra is a renowned wine producer located in the Uco Valley, one of the most prestigious wine regions in Argentina. This winery is known for its dedication to producing exceptional wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Uco Valley.

The Uco Valley is located in the Mendoza province, which is considered the heart of Argentina's wine country. This region is characterized by its high altitude, cool climate, and diverse soil types, making it an ideal location for growing high-quality grapes. The Uco Valley is known for producing some of the best Malbec in the world, which is the signature grape of Argentina.

Bodega Piedra Negra was founded in 1998 by Jean Bousquet, a French winemaker who fell in love with the Uco Valley and saw its potential for producing world-class wines. The winery is named after the "black stones" (piedra negra) that cover the soils of the Uco Valley, which are rich in calcium carbonate and contribute to the unique flavors and aromas of the wines produced by Bodega Piedra Negra.

The winemaking philosophy at Bodega Piedra Negra is focused on producing wines that are a true expression of the Uco Valley terroir. To achieve this, the winery uses sustainable and organic practices in the vineyards, such as minimal use of pesticides and herbicides, and hand-harvesting the grapes. In the winery, the grapes are carefully selected and fermented using indigenous yeasts to preserve the natural characteristics of the grapes.

Bodega Piedra Negra produces a range of wines, including their flagship wine, the Gran Malbec, which is a blend of the best Malbec grapes from the Uco Valley. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a rich and complex wine with notes of blackberries, plums, and spices. The winery also produces a line of single-variet