Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón – Mendoza’s Oldest Bodega Since 1884
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón was founded in 1884 in Godoy Cruz and is regarded as the oldest winery in the city of Mendoza. The estate is closely linked to the development of Argentinian viticulture and today stands for wines that combine origin, varietal character and precise vinification. The focus is on classic grape varieties such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, which ripen in Mendoza under dry conditions, intense sunlight and marked temperature differences between day and night. The bodega combines historical substance with a modern, clear style. The wines show the typical power and fruit of Mendoza, while remaining focused on balance, structure and drinkability. Depending on the line, the range extends from accessible, fruit-driven wines to more concentrated bottlings with longer barrique ageing and additional bottle development.
Mendoza: High-Altitude Sites, Dry Climate and Clear Fruit
Mendoza lies at the foot of the Andes and is Argentina’s most important wine region. The climate is dry, sunny and marked by large temperature differences between day and night. These conditions enable good phenolic ripeness while preserving freshness and aromatic clarity. The vines benefit from well-draining soils, controlled irrigation from the Andes and high-altitude sites that produce different styles depending on the origin. For Malbec, Mendoza means ripe dark fruit, soft tannin structure and natural fullness. Cabernet Sauvignon shows structure, cassis notes and spicy depth here. Syrah adds fruit, spice and additional juicy tension, depending on the cuvée. This combination of ripeness, freshness and structure shapes the wines of Escorihuela Gascón.
Uco Valley: Freshness, Structure and Precision
The Uco Valley is one of Mendoza’s most important origins. The higher-altitude vineyards produce grapes with good aromatic concentration, juicy freshness and clear structure. Malbec in particular shows a precise, profound style here, with dark fruit, fine spice and supporting tannins. Wines such as Don Malbec Mendoza or The President's Blend Mendoza show how Escorihuela Gascón uses the Uco Valley origin to bring concentration, freshness and ageing into balanced proportion. The targeted use of French and American barriques supports the structure of the wines without pushing the fruit into the background.
The 1884 Line: A Reference to the Founding Year
The 1884 line refers to the founding year of Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón. It stands for single-varietal wines from Mendoza that clearly show the character of each grape variety. The 1884 Malbec Mendoza combines red and dark fruit with soft structure, gentle tannins and subtle barrique ageing. The 1884 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza shows cassis, ripe red fruit, structure and a restrained influence from French barriques. Both wines are oriented towards a modern, accessible interpretation of the grape varieties, while keeping the Mendoza origin clearly in focus. They offer a good introduction to the style of the bodega without foregoing structure and ageing.
Wines from Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón at a Glance
The buonvino.gmbh range includes selected wines from Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón that cover different lines, grape varieties and styles from Mendoza:
- 1884 Malbec Mendoza – fruit-driven Malbec from Mendoza with red and dark fruit, soft structure, gentle tannins and 8 months of barrique ageing
- 1884 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza – Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza with cassis, ripe red fruit, structure and ageing in French barriques
- The President's Blend Mendoza – cuvée of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with red fruit, spicy and balsamic notes, fine-grained tannins and a long finish
- Pequeñas Producciones Malbec Mendoza – structured Malbec from Mendoza with 12 months of barrique ageing and subsequent bottle maturation
- Don Malbec Mendoza – high-quality Malbec from the Uco Valley with dark fruit, fine spice, subtle tannins and 16 months of ageing in French barriques
This selection shows the breadth of the bodega: from single-varietal Mendoza wines in the 1884 line to structured Malbec bottlings and cuvées with longer barrique ageing and larger formats.
Style and Classification
The wines of Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón stand for a classic yet modern interpretation of Mendoza. The focus is on ripe fruit, clear varietal expression, balanced structure and targeted ageing in oak. The 1884 wines show an accessible, varietally typical style, while Don Malbec, Pequeñas Producciones and The President's Blend bring greater depth, concentration and ageing character. What the wines share is a calm balance between fruit, freshness, tannin and barrique influence. In this way, Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón combines the historical significance of an estate founded in 1884 with a contemporary style that represents Mendoza, Malbec and other classic grape varieties with precision and clarity.