HISTORY
Finca Agostino is the story of a dream…the dream of going back to the roots, to the land of our childhood, to the vineyards where we used to walk holding hands with Sebastiano, our winegrower grandfather. He instilled in our souls the love and respect for the vine, the sun, the water, the land of Mendoza… And also, the promise to return… to return to make this dream come true.
In the same way one achieves a dream, we have chosen the perfect place with strength, dedication and passion. There, we have built Finca Agostino, just like we had fancied in our dreams, and began this journey towards our desired goal: to make the best Argentine wines.
Grandpa, we dedicate these wines to you and to you all, wine lovers, since “A dream dreamt alone remains merely a dream; only when we dream together can this dream come true.”

During their childhood, Vincenzo, Rosalía, Sebastián and Miguel Agostino lived in Mendoza. In the sixties, they settled with their family in Canada. In 2003, they decided to come back to Mendoza to fulfill their dream. Then, in Barrancas, Maipú, they decided to start this project with the aim of making the best high quality wines of Argentina.
 

VINEYARD
One of the greatest challenges for the Agostino brothers was the selection of the perfect Terroir. Convinced that the secret to a great wine is in the vineyard, they traveled the province for two years in search of the best location to grow grapes. In 2003, they finally acquired 255 hectares in Barrancas, Maipu, with vines up to 60 years old, as well as 50 hectares in La Consulta, Valle de Uco.

Today, the same care that the Agostino brothers used to choose their land is taken with each plant all year long. To that end, more than 18 vine grower contractors* work the land and are directed by our agricultural engineer. They have more than 50 years of experience working and living with grapevines. This unique and harmonious way of working the land guarantees that meticulous care is taken with each plant and every grape.
 

*This system is used to work the land in Mendoza, and in very few other places in the world. The vine grower is contracted to take responsibility for a parcel of the vineyard for the entire season. The quality of the grape harvest depends on the vine grower's work throughout the year and thus he dedicates his life, hard work and passion to the vines.

FINCA AGOSTINO, BARRANCAS, MAIPU
(225 Hectares)
Our Finca Agostino is located at 850 meters above sea level in the Barrancas region, department of Maipu, Mendoza. The vineyard is made up of mostly trellised grapes and some hectares of plants over 60 years old. This area's particular micro climate and stony ground make for wines of exceptional quality with an intense concentration of aromas.

The warm days and mild nights allow our grapes to reach optimal maturity. Scarce precipitation and strong sunlight produce especially healthy grapes. Careful use of water from Andean snow melt is another key to the quality achieved in our gapes. Original and pure Mendoza river water is collected in a pond located at the center of our Finca, with a capacity of 35 million liters. Thus, we are able to water each plant as much as it needs with a drip irrigation system installed in the majority of the vineyard and with traditional irrigation in some of the most antique parcels.

FINCA LA SERAFINA, LA CONSULTA, VALLE DE UCO
(50 Hectares)
Our Finca La Serafina is located in the La Consulta region, a privileged area in Valle de Uco with an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level. Here the sandy, stony ground has good drainage and little organic matter, characteristics which guarantee a high quality grape. The large temperature difference between day and night is feature of the micro climate that creates wines with excellent color, intense fresh fruit aromas and tannins that allow the wine to be stored in the barrel for long periods of time.

Because we cherish our vineyards and the work that is carried out in them throughout the year, the entire property is protected by an anti-hail net.

WINERY
The winery was built in the heart of our Finca, surrounded by picturesque gardens and fountains. The family home and guest houses are found in this same location, as guests are invited to share the Agostino brothers' dream.

Due to the demand for a high quality wine making, the latest technology was chosen for reception, crushing, pressing and wine-making. At present, the winery uses stainless steal tanks with a capacity of 2 million liters and 1 million liters in epoxy-sealed cement tanks. Strict temperature controls are carried out in both cases.

The role of technology is essential for Finca Agostino as it allows us to maintain the optimum characteristics offered by the vineyard in the wine-making process.

The wine aging in French and American barrels selected by our enologists is done in our unique cellar: an underground tunnel that joins the winery and the family home.

In order to formalize our philosophy in providing excellent quality, we have begun the certification process, “Best Manufacturing Practices”, HACCP, BRC (Global Standard).

Environment
In Finca Agostino we protect the environment and preserve nature.

We recycle all waste and we treat liquid waste for agricultural re-use. Our compost plant provides organic matter for the vineyards and gardens.
 

Our team
Every dream requires a strong, committed and responsible team to make it come true. Our achievements are the result of the participation and work of all of our team members.

We are constantly working on the personal development of our human resources. In order to formalize our efforts, we have begun the Fair Trade certification.