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A dive into the highly-regarded and well-known GI of Vista Flores and the not very well-known rising star Pampa El Cepillo. Vista Flores draws great winemaking families from around the world. Pampa El Cepillo is foreboding and difficult, but the rewards are tremendous. Take 10 minutes to find out why these are world-class locations for viticulture.

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Catena Vista Flores Malbec

El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc El Cepillo

Zuccardi Poligonos Chenin Blanc Vista Flores

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Its immediate proximity to the Front Range of the Andes makes the wines of Uco Valley's San Pablo GI different. Three influential wineries, Zuccardi, Bodega Tapiz, and Salentein, carefully defined the GI as this narrow strip of alluvial terraces and hills. Click play to find out why.

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Zuccardi Poligonos San Pablo

Zuccardi Fosil

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Altamira is a hotbed of high-quality, expressive Uco Valley wines. The ancient work of the Rio Tunuyán formed an incredible place to grow more than just Malbec and make world-class wine. Invest 10 minutes in understanding how the individual characteristics of Altamira shape its wines.

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Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec

Zuccardi Alluvional Paraje Altamira  Malbec

Zuccardi Poligonos Altamira Malbec and Cabernet Franc

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Gualtallary is the home of one-hundred-point wines and a regal reputation. The district is waiting for official GI status based on high-elevation viticulture, with the interesting addition of caliche. These wines can be identified in a lineup of the same grape from the other areas of Uco Valley. Click play to find out why.

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Catena Adrianna Vineyard Wines

Zuccardi Alluvional Gualtallary

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The Andes Mountains shape the Wines from the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. This episode explores the major mountain influences of elevation, wind, alluvial fans, and slope. Invest 10 minutes in part one of a continuing series to reveal the secrets of the Uco Valley.

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Fire and ice formed the geology of the Columbia Valley and much of Oregon. Knowing this history is key to understanding the uniqueness of these areas as wine regions. Invest 10 minutes in the story of fire and ice.

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Chehalem Mountains AVA has the three major soils, a large range of elevations, and all the possible vineyard aspects. Invest 10 minutes of research on this diverse and historic part of Willamette Valley.

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Cooper Mountain

Adelsheim Vineyard

Elk Cove

J. Christopher

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Abruzzo offers a wide range of wine expressions through the lens of the Adriatic Coast, the valleys inside the coastal range, and the Apennines. Montepulciano alone ranges from elegant and fresh to dense and powerful, so imagine the possibilities with Trebbiano Abruzzese, Pecorino, and Passerina. Invest 10 minutes prepping your exploration of this prolific region.

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Valle Reale

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Cava is a wine, a style, and a tradition of Penedès since the 1860s. There is more to consider than the stacks of affordable bubbly at the end of a wine aisle. There is real substance to be found and great quality to be experienced alongside the Thursday night versions. Invest 10 minutes in knowing Cava.

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Montalcino is small in size but giant in reputation. These nine square miles of Tuscany boast some of the world's most sought-after wines, yet only fifteen percent of the territory is dedicated to vines. Invest 10 minutes exploring Montalcino, Italy, from Brunello to Moscadello.

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Altesino
Poggio di Sotto
Tenuta San Giorgio