Bodega Amalia

Bodega Amalia is a family winery in Carrodilla, Luján de Cuyo, on San Martín street. It belongs to the Basso family, of Genoese origin, who have been making wine since 1922. In 1997 the family bought and renovated this small winery in Carrodilla, and that is where the Carlos Basso project was born. Today Carlos and his son Adolfo run the day-to-day operations.

The winery works with its own production: its wines come from two estates in the Valle de Uco. Finca La Amalia is in Altamira, San Carlos, about 120 km south of the city of Mendoza and at 1050 meters above sea level, with Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Finca Los Montes Negros is in Los Árboles, Tunuyán, at 1150 meters, with red and white varieties such as Malbec, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Viognier.

The wines

The Carlos Basso Signature line includes a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, and a varietal Petit Verdot. Under the Viña Amalia brand, Gran Reserva Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon are produced. There is also a two-estate line with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Torrontés and an extra brut sparkling wine of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The website offers PDF technical sheets for each wine.

Location and practical information

The winery is at San Martín 7440, in the Carrodilla area, within the Luján de Cuyo winery circuit. The sources consulted do not indicate whether there are visits, tastings or opening hours, so it is advisable to write to them before going. Its official website is amalia.com.ar and it has an Instagram profile.