Bodega Furlotti
Bodega Furlotti
In 1888, Ángel Furlotti, then just 20 years old, traveled from Parma (Italy) to Argentina. In 1914, he bought his first winery in Maipú, Mendoza. Today, Bodega Furlotti is run by his granddaughter, Gabriela Furlotti.
Like her ancestors, she believes that the best wine can only be made from the best grapes, preferably those grown in old vineyards. She saved a small, centuries-old vineyard from the increasing urbanization of the region and was one of the first to open a country hotel in Mendoza: she transformed the property in Chacras de Coria into a warm and welcoming hotel nestled among a vineyard: Finca Adalgisa.
Today, the Furlotti family maintains the tradition of extracting the best from old vines to produce wines that reflect the fundamental character of the soil and grapes. Bodega Furlotti refines wines from the grapes of its vineyards in Lunlunta and Altamira in its own cellar.
range
White and red wines
Bodega Furlotti now produces 13 wines. The Malbec grape variety is the main focus. In addition, they cultivate the white grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel and Semillon, as well as the red varieties Criolla, Garnacha, Lambrusco, Pinot Noir and Sangiovese.
production
Mendoza
Depending on the season and weather, 60,000 to 80,000 bottles are produced annually. The grapes come primarily from old vines. Quality clearly takes precedence over quantity.
The harvest begins in February and lasts until the end of March/beginning of April. The sandy-loamy soils and the dry days and cooler nights create the ideal conditions for a long and controlled ripening process.
The two main vineyards, Lunlunta and Chacras de Coria, have a total area of 10 hectares. The two vineyards, Altamira in the Uco Valley and Rivadavia, belong to their cousin and supplement the production.
Wine hotel
Finca Adalgis, Luján de Cuyo
Visit Finac Adalgisa. The hotel has a small number of rooms nestled among the vineyards. It features a lovely wine bar where you can enjoy snacks and a glass of wine in the evenings. During the day, you can cool off by the pool or explore the many wineries located nearby. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Mendoza.