In 1998, Raúl V. Jofré visited Mendoza, Argentina, an area world renowned as the best for Malbec and one of the best for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and many others. He fell in love with Valle de Uco (Uco Valley) and decided to invest in one of the strongest passions of his life: making wines, but ones with extraordinary personality and a high quality. Today in that valley he owns over 60 hectares of vineyards.

Moved by his passion for wine and with the help of his business experience, he founded this company guided by his deep desire to create a precious way of life for himself and his four "stars", as he usually calls his daughters, who are the other very strong passion of his existence. For that reason, creating and developing this project means to reach his most important aim.

This is how Raúl Jofré became a wine producer and how RJ Viñedos (RJ Vineyards) came about. From the beginning, the company has prided itself on its qualified professionals committed to quality.

In short, RJ Viñedos is a winery dedicated to the production of high-quality wines with strong personality, looking to meet market demands and consumer trends, always working on wines with exceptional and distinctive character.

MISSION

The mission of RJ Viñedos is to develop a company for the production of high-quality wines with exceptional personality and a recognizable identity. We aim to create a particular wine style which represents the characteristics of this unique terroir and the utmost expression of the fruit in consonance with the richness of oak barrel properties. However, the essence of the mission lies in believing in the spirit of teamwork and committed professionals who commune with the richness and nobility of the soil, the vine and the wine and who are sensitive to the art of creating superior wines which is the secret of RJ Viñedos' conviction.

VISION

The challenge is to penetrate different markets around the world creating the beginning of an everlasting relationship of pleasure between consumer and wine, and wine and consumer. For the future, RJ Viñedos expects consumers to choose their wines based on their exceptional personality and particular identity.

THE LAND

Mendoza is one of the most beautiful cities in Argentina and its province is well-known as "the land of the sun and great wine". It is located in the northwest of the country and with its continental climate offers optimum conditions for viticulture. The exceptional weather conditions combined with a special kind of soil are decisive factors for obtaining grape varieties and balanced wines in aroma, flavor and body.

THE VINEYARDS

Valle de Uco (Uco Valley) is one of the most valued regions in Argentina for high-quality wines. It is situated at the foothills of the Cordillera de los Andes (the Andes Mountains) at an altitude between 900 and 1400 meters above sea level and has a special cool microclimate that nurtures the grape vines and allows perfect ripening.

RJ Viñedos' vineyards are located in this valley. The largest one is in a place called Los Sauces, Tunuyán which has an important east west incline, from 1000 to 1035 meters above sea level. Also in Uco Valley, RJ Viñedos has chosen smaller plots to produce some of its highest-quality wines, since they come from very old vines, between 25 and 50 years old.

The cool breezes from the mountains and temperatures that vary at least 15° C from day to night create perfect ripening conditions ensuring excellent aroma and flavor concentration in the fruit. The favorable contrast of cool nights and sunny days, low relative humidity and very little annual precipitation, in conjunction with a extremely careful handling at every stage of production, ensure growth of grapes for quality wines.

In addition to these special land properties and climate the RJ Viñedos' vineyards enjoy irrigation from the pure water that comes from the Andes' thaw (very low salinity and sodium and lightly alkaline ph).

In order to take advantage of all these particular characteristics, RJ Viñedos has planted specially selected clones in virgin soil. This deep, sandy, stony and moderately fertile soil has excellent natural drainage.

RJ Viñedos' vineyards lie in a land of notable purity without foreign residue and air contamination. Because of the small amount of precipitation throughout the year the vineyards need almost no special treatment.

The vineyards, blessed by the exceptional geographical characteristics of the region, are complemented by the latest technology, i.e. the installation of the most efficient piping and computer-controlled drip irrigation systems (supplying an accurate amount of the water needed by the vines), and anti-hail netting.

All the grapes that are used in the creation of RJ Viñedos' wines are carefully harvested by hand using small boxes (18 Kgs.), in late March and April when the optimal moment of aromatic concentration, acidity and sugar is reached.

PASSON4  CHARDONNAY - CHENIN BLANC
 

Pasión 4 Chardonnay - Chenin was created from selected grapes that were hand harvested at their optimum moment of maturation. A pre-fermentative maceration was made at 8°C/46ºF. A malolactic fermentation was practiced and 40% of the wine was kept in contact with its lees for 3 months to favor its roundness. Finally, it was stabilized and bottled.

Pasión 4 Chardonnay - Chenin, brilliant yellow color with golden and green hints with acierated tones. Exquisite fruit expression, with aromas of banana, apple, grapefruit and good presence of rue and fresh green grass just cut, provided by its exceptional terroir. In the mouth is sweet, harmonious, very refreshing and persistent. It is unctuous; it has a notable presence of butter and a well balanced acidity. It has an emphatic honey finish, good structure and of strong personality.

This graceful wine combines the best grapes from our exceptional vineyards located in the Upper Uco Valley, at 1.000 meters above sea level, with a daily temperature amplitude of 17ºC/63ºF, where the main necessary elements for the elegance and fruit intensity of this wine are combined.

This young varietal should be served at 6ºC/43ºF - 8ºC/46ºF and drunk with white fish, seafood, and pasta. It is ideal for desserts and pleasant after-meal conversations.

PASSON4  ROSÉ MALBEC
 

Pasión 4 Rosé Malbec was created from selected grapes that were hand harvested in 18 Kg boxes. A pre fermentative maceration was made at 8º C and selected yeasts were added. The fermentation was maintained at 25°C. Once stabilized, it was bottled and kept under the required conditions to achieve its optimum maturation.

Pasión 4 Rosé Malbec, a deep, pretty pink colour this fresh, fruity rose is bursting with raspberry, cherry and plum aromas. A rich, sensual wine on the palate with delicate freshness and a harmonious, long finish filled with red fruit flavours. Expressive, youthful and thoroughly enjoyable.

 

This graceful wine combines the best grapes from our very own exceptional vineyards located in the Valle de Uco, Mendoza. At more than 1.050 meters above sea level and in combination with a daily average temperature amplitude of 17ºC, the main required elements for the elegance and fruit intensity of this wine are brought together.

It should be served between 7ºC - 10ºC. It may be simply savored as an appetizer or may accompany pastas with smooth sauces, moderately seasoned risottos, fish, game dishes and mild side dishes. Seafood as well as desserts is an excellent option to combine this wine with.

JOFFRÉ & HIJAS  GRAND MALBEC

Joffré e Hijas Grand Malbec is elaborated from carefully selected ripe grapes that were picked by hand and transported to the winery in 18 Kgs. boxes. After a meticulous elaboration, the wine is aged in French oak for 10 months, then bottled and left in perfect conditions for its optimum maturation.

Joffré e Hijas Grand Malbec is a wine of outstanding qualities. It has an attractive and very intense red color with a plethora of blue hues. Highly expressive in the aroma of black and red fruits, especially ripe figs, with a hint of spice and delicate notes of jam, vanilla and chocolate. In the mouth it is sweet, meaty and persistent. It is full - bodied and perfectly balanced with robust fresh fruit flavors and mild tannins, which provide a long, elegant finish.

 

This graceful wine combines the best grapes from our very own exceptional vineyards located in the Uco Valley, at 1.000 meters, with a daily temperature amplitude of 63°F, where the main elements necessary for the elegance and fruit intensity of this wine are combined.

It should be served at 60º F - 65° F and goes well with red meat, pasta, cheese and game dishes. It is also an excellent mate for a pleasant after-meal conversation. This wine can be enjoyed when it's young and also after 4-5 years of bottle aging when it has evolved.

JOFFRÉ & HIJAS  GRAND MALBEC

Joffré e Hijas Grand Cabernet Sauvignon is elaborated with carefully selected ripe grapes that were picked by hand and transported to the winery in 18 Kgs boxes. After meticulous elaboration, the wine is aged in French oak for 10 months, then bottled and left in perfect conditions for its optimum maturation.

Joffré e Hijas Grand Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of enviable structural balance, showing an attractive and deep ruby red color with outstanding hues. Its typical varietal qualities tantalize the nose with notes of ripe red pepper, red fruits, delicate spices and a fruity potency. Its finesse has a hint of fine tobacco and a touch of smoke due to its time in oak. On the palate, it is sweet, full-bodied and perfectly balanced with broad and mature tannins. Its aftertaste is sophisticated and lingering.

 

This graceful wine combines the best grapes from our exceptional vineyards located in the Upper Uco Valley, at 1.000 meters above sea level, with a daily temperature amplitude of 63º F, where the main necessary elements for the elegance and fruit intensity of this wine are combined.

This wine should be served at 60° F - 65° F and goes well with roast meat, venison and big game dishes such as wild boar and deer; tangy cheese and pastas with strong sauces. Also, it is excellent for pleasant after - meal conversations. Keeping this wine in the bottle for many years (3-4), in a cool, dark place and softly ventilated, will favor its evolution.

JOFFRÉ & HIJAS  RESERVA MALBEC

Joffré e Hijas Reserva Malbec is obtained from ripe grapes meticulously selected from the vineyard. The harvest is hand made in 18 Kgs. boxes. After a thorough elaboration in which the wine is macerated for 34 days, it is separated from its skins and put in new French oak barrels for a period of 14 months. Finally the wine is bottled and taken to the optimum place for its maturation.

Joffré e Hijas Reserva Malbec is a wine of outstanding characteristics. Visually it is impressive due to its intense and deep carmine red color with marked blue hues that show a Malbec of great lineage and prolonged ageing. The wine shows the terroir's typical aromas of red fruits and black fruits, especially ripe figs, as well as spice and delicate notes of jam. It is slightly liquor flavored and has intense chocolate and vanilla aromas resulting from its time in barrels. In the mouth it is sweet at the start, then meaty, potent and robust, of charming flavor. Creamy, it has a notable presence of butter and a remarkable tannic balance resulting from the blend of its fruity maturity with a careful ageing in wood. This wine has a rich, long finish of unusual concentration and a firm structure.

 

This elegant wine was born in a privileged "terroir", the Upper Uco Valley vineyards, located at the foothills of the Andes Mountain at 1.000 meters where the daily temperature amplitude is 63º F.

It is recommended to keep it in a cool and dark place, and softly ventilated. It should be served at 60º F - 65º F and goes well with red meat, pasta, cheese and game dishes. It is also a good partner for after - meal conversations and pleasant moments. The evolution of this wine will be at its optimal moment after six (6) years of bottle ageing.

JOFFRÉ & HIJAS  RESERVA MERLOT

Joffré e Hijas Reserva Merlot is obtained from ripe grapes meticulously selected from the vineyard. The harvest is hand made in 18 Kgs. boxes. After a thorough elaboration in which the wine is macerated for 34 days, it is separated from its skins and put in new French oak barrels for a period of 14 months. Finally the wine is bottled and taken to the optimum place for its maturation.

Joffré e Hijas Reserva Merlot is a sumptuous wine with a consistent structure. Visually it presents a deep powerful ruby color with purplish tones. It delights the nose with its varietal notes, aroma of red fruits, slightly spiced, ripe red pepper, and with a balanced presence of chocolate, jam and vanilla from its ageing in oak barrels. In the mouth it is harmonious, robust, and persistent, with a long finish. The time in

the barrels enhances its varietal richness and helps to delineate the definitive character of a full – bodied wine.

This elegant wine was born in our own exceptional vineyards located in the Upper Uco Valley, at 1.000 meters above sea level, with a daily temperature amplitude of 63º F, where the main elements necessary for the elegance and fruity intensity of this wine are combined.

This wine should be served at 60º F -65º F and goes well with red meat, pasta, cheese, duck, partridge and pheasant. It is also an excellent mate for a pleasant after – meal conversation. Keeping this wine in the bottle for more than six (6) years will favor its evolution, optimally in a cool, dark place, and softly ventilated.