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DiamAndes' 2014 vintage

The atypical, somewhat difficult weather conditions gave us no rest in the vineyard; ultimately yields were fairly small, but quality was excellent.

After a cold September, a few frosts and some snow before bud-break, resulting in some unevenness in the vines, and then high temperatures in December/January at the start of ripening, the irregular weather kept us busy.

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History

In 2005, the Bonnie family, owner of the renowned Château Malartic-Lagravière (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) and of the Château Gazin Rocquencourt (Pessac-Léognan), decided to leave France in search for new horizons in the world of wine. It all began with the acquisition, along with their partners, of a single 130-hectares (321 acres) block of land in the heart of the Uco Valley, to the south of the city of Mendoza. That is where Bodega DiamAndes was born, as a member of the prestigious Clos de los Siete group. The winery's architectural design blends harmoniously into the stunning Andean scenery. In this context, the winemaking process has taken place under exceptional conditions since the 2007 vintage.

 

The name DiamAndes is a pun on the words “diamante” (Spanish for “diamond”) and “Andes” (the name of the mountains that provide a background to the estate). Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie came up with it one day as he was enjoying a barbecue at Laguna del Diamante, in Mendoza. The reflection of the Maipo volcano on the lake made him associate the two words.

 

CLOS DE LOS 7

DiamAndes is part of the Clos de siete. Clos de los Siete is the result of a venture undertaken by a group of French winegrowers. It is located at the foot the Andes mountain range, in the heart of the Uco Valley, at the district of Vista Flores, Tunuyán. Their vineyards spread across 850 hectares (2100 acres) at an altitude of 1,000-1,200 masl.

 

The history of Clos de los Siete is closely linked to enologist Michel Rolland, a consultant for prestigious wineries around the world for some years now (Malartic-Lagravière and Gazin Rocquencourt among them). The project was actually conceived in 1998. Michel Rolland’s enthusiasm made it possible for the group of French partners to come together. They all belonged to families related to the wine business, whose names are inevitably associated to the most renowned Grand Crus worldwide.

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Vineyards

Bodega DiamAndes has a total area of 130 hectares (321 acres) mainly with red varieties, but chardonnay and Viognier went to complete the grape variety planted (17 acres). Vines are trained by means of espaliers and rows are oriented from North to South. Vineyards are planted with a density of 5500 vines per hectare (2227 vines per acres) and the double Guyot and spurred cordon pruning systems are used. At the vineyard, everything is done manually to ensure the best quality of the fruit.

 

In the case of the red varieties, water deficit is applied early in the season, that is, between berry set (nuaison) and veraison with the purpose of controlling vegetative growth and reducing berry size, thus achieving greater aromatic and polyphenolic concentration. Likewise, cluster thinning (vendange en vert) takes place during veraison to ensure even sun exposure and regular distribution of berries.

 

Vineyard health is usually very good due to the low rainfall levels. As a result, little phytosanitary treatment is required.

Red Varieties: 123 hectares (303 acres) of Malbec (79%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17%), Cabernet Franc (9%), Syrah (7.5%), Merlot (7%) et Petit Verdot (3,5%). White Varieties: 7 hectares (17 acres) are planted with 72% Chardonnay and 28% Viognier.

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Winemaking

At the winery, “we handle grapes like fruit, with the utmost gentleness that the combination of human care and technology can afford.” For the philosophy of maximal respect for the fruit to be realized in the winery, we have resorted to the benefits provided by gravity for the transportation of grapes and wine.

 

In order to guarantee the best possible quality in winemaking, the following stages of the process are conducted with the aid of a gravity system, taking advantage of the different levels of the facilities

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