Bodega Sottano

Located in the heart of Perdriel, within the department of Luján de Cuyo, Bodega Sottano stands as a reference point for understanding the evolution of winemaking in Mendoza. The estate is built on a family legacy rooted in the figure of Don Fioravante, one of the pioneers of wine production in the region. This historical background gives the place an identity tied to perseverance and respect for traditional practices, integrating that past with an infrastructure designed for meticulous quality control.

The vinification process and its infrastructure

The winery operates with a production capacity of 925,000 liters, distributed across stainless steel tanks of varying volumes. This technical configuration allows precise handling of each batch, pursuing excellence in varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The internal architecture of the process combines classical and contemporary methods; the vinification room features diverse elements including concrete eggs, clay amphorae, and foudres, as well as steel barrels, enabling experimentation with different fermentation and aging dynamics.

A central component of its identity is its underground cellar. This space holds more than 1,500 barrels, where the use of French oak (80%) and Hungarian oak (20%) plays a determining role in the maturation of its high-end wines. The presence of these underground structures is not merely a technical matter of thermal regulation — it constitutes a physical element that connects current production to the country’s more traditional aging techniques.

Territorial context and legacy

The winery’s surroundings are defined by their proximity to the Andes mountain range, a geographic feature that shapes the microclimate of Luján de Cuyo. The winery’s structure rests on values of family dedication, maintaining a scale that allows for close observation of the daily work in the plots and the care given to each stage of the winemaking cycle. Situated on Ruta 7, it functions as a node within the productive circuit of Perdriel, connecting the history of Mendoza’s pioneers with the demands of the modern industry.

The offering moves away from the generic by focusing on the specificity of its materials and methods — from the use of amphorae to the management of its own plots. It is a place where the elegance of the classical manifests through the maintenance of an identity that acknowledges its origins, while using technology to ensure precision in every bottle.