Proyecto Las Compuertas Criolla Gobelet
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
cured meats and charcuterie, grilled chicken, traditional beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
Proyecto Las Compuertas is a dedicated initiative by the Durigutti brothers to preserve the historical viticultural heritage of Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. This expression is crafted from Criolla Chica, one of the oldest grape varieties in the Americas, originally brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. Grown on traditional gobelet (bush) vines planted in sandy-loam soils at high elevation, the grapes are fermented with native yeasts in concrete vats to preserve the grape's natural, vibrant character. The wine represents a liquid history of Argentine winemaking, showcasing a lighter, fresher, and highly aromatic side of Mendoza that contrasts with the heavy, oak-aged styles of the late 20th century.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2002 by brothers and winemakers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, Durigutti Family Winemakers is rooted in the historic terroir of Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention and deep respect for agricultural heritage, the estate crafts terroir-driven wines using native yeasts, gentle extraction, and maturation vessels such as concrete eggs. While deeply committed to revitalizing centenarian vineyards in Mendoza, the brothers also champion diverse regional expressions sourced from high-altitude terroirs across Argentina, ranging from the northern valleys to Patagonia. Durigutti is internationally acclaimed for its expressive, finely structured interpretations of Malbec, Bonarda, and Cabernet Franc, alongside premium flagship bottlings under the Familia Durigutti and Gran Reserva lines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Criolla Chica
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-13%