Tupungato is a sub-region of Uco Valley, Argentina.
Growers build the wines around Malbec, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The ground underneath is alluvial and free-draining.
The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated, mountains and volcanic slopes.
Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied, rich wines with concentrated flavors, crisp and elegant whites with vibrant acidity.
Inside it sit Gualtallary.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, pasta with rich sauces and seafood.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
In the glass.
Red: Full-bodied, Rich wines with concentrated flavors.
White: Crisp, Elegant whites with vibrant acidity.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Altos Las Hormigas 'Appellation Gualtallary' Malbec, Tupungato, Argentina
- Bemberg Estate Wines 'La Linterna' Parcela No. 1 Finca El Tomillo Chardonnay, Gualtallary, Argentina
- Bemberg Estate Wines 'Pionero', Gualtallary, Argentina
- Bodega Aleanna 'Gran Enemigo' Gualtallary Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Tupungato, Argentina
- Bressia Conjuro,Tupungato, Argentina
- Catena Zapata 'Angelica Zapata Alta' Chardonnay, Tupungato, Argentina
- Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'Fortuna Terrae' Malbec, Gualtallary, Argentina
- Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'Mundus Bacillus Terrae' Malbec, Gualtallary, Argentina
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Roasted vegetables
- Pasta with rich sauces
- Seafood
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Tupungato: common questions
01.What grapes is Tupungato known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Tupungato make?+
03.Where is Tupungato?+
04.What food goes with Tupungato wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Argentina, or the wider Uco Valley guide.