Vineyards certified with sustainable commitment
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Vineyards certified with sustainable commitment
Since 2023, Casa Grande has been part of the Sustainable Viticulture Program promoted by INAVI and certified by LSQA. This process involves the implementation of best practices in vineyard management, prioritizing respect for the environment, soil, biodiversity, and the people who make our winery possible.
Rincón de Carrasco: Tradition and Quality Wines
Horneros, 10 km from the Río de la Plata. It is a semi-rural area, populated since the 19th century by immigrant families, mostly of Italian origin. The name of the path leading to our vineyard was given by the brick ovens that once operated in the area and coexisted with vegetable gardens and vineyards.
The breezes from the estuary give freshness and health to the vines. Our clay-loam soils have a light texture, are deep and permeable, with excellent vertical drainage, which allows for extensive and deep rooting of the plants. The quality of our soils yields wines with good structure and concentration.
At Los Horneros, we cultivate an ethical relationship with nature and the people who work in our vineyard, creating wines to enjoy.
Rincón de Carrasco: Tradition and Quality Wines
Diversity of Grape Varieties and Viticultural Innovation
Diversity of Grape Varieties and Viticultural Innovation
Of 17 hectares of vineyard, 10 are dedicated to Casa Grande wines. We plant multiple varieties of red grape varieties—where Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Arinarnoa reign—and white grape varieties—among which Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier stand out. In our vineyard, vines almost 40 years old coexist with new grape varieties we have recently introduced to experiment and observe their adaptation to our terroir.
After the reconversion carried out three decades ago, we replaced our grandparents' old low espalier system with a mostly lyre training system for the vines. This allows us to protect the bunches from frost, make better use of sunlight throughout the day, and, as a result, provide greater well-being for vineyard workers who no longer have to bend their backs during vineyard tasks. According to Luis, our agronomist advisor, this is an "almost perfect" vineyard because, thanks to the good management we do of them, the age of the vines is hardly noticeable. And we are proud that he says so.
