Terrazas de los Andes

What Terrazas de los Andes does

Terrazas de los Andes is a Mendoza-based high-altitude winery operating under the legal entity Bodegas Chandon S.A., wholly owned by LVMH via its Moët Hennessy division. The company cultivates 11 vineyards across Mendoza's premier sub-regions (Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley including Gualtallary, Tupungato, Los Chacayes, Paraje Altamira) at elevations between 1,000 and 1,650 meters, with its highest plot (El Espinillo in Gualtallary) recognized as the highest productive vineyard in the area. The portfolio spans four tiers — Reserva, Grand, Parcel, and Extremo — featuring Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Torrontés varietals. Viticulture relies on precision drip irrigation (60-63% water reduction versus flood methods, saving 4,125,000 m3/year), regenerative farming with 66%+ vegetative ground cover and 97% solid waste recycling, and gravity-fed winemaking to preserve fruit purity.

The business operates a dual revenue model: wine sales via four-tier product portfolio distributed through 12+ US wine retailers and distributors (BEVYS, B-21, Crown Wine and Spirits, Reserve Bar, Vivino, Saratoga Wine) and direct channels, paired with wine tourism at the century-old Luján de Cuyo winery offering guided tours, tasting menus, an on-site restaurant, and guest house accommodations. The company exports to the US, Canada, UK, France, and Brazil and has received critical recognition including James Suckling 98 points (Parcel Licán Malbec 2020), Tim Atkin 95-96 points, and the Drinks Business Green Awards Water Management recognition.

Strategically, the company is differentiated by its sustainability infrastructure — multiple certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 50001 achieved 2023, Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainability, DNV-verified carbon footprint) and the 'Guardians of Mountain Life' narrative anchored in the 'Glaciers for Life' program with The Nature Conservancy and Argentine scientific institutes. Customer concentration is distributed across independent retail partners with no single dominant buyer, supporting revenue diversification, though the privately-held LVMH subsidiary status means no financial disclosure is publicly available.

Name

Terrazas de los Andes

Legal name

Bodegas Chandon S.A.

Website

https://terrazasdelosandes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Terrazas de los Andes is an LVMH-owned Argentine winery that produces high-altitude Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Torrontés wines across four tiers from 11 Mendoza vineyards, distributing through US retailers and operating wine tourism at its century-old Luján de Cuyo estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Grape Growing & Canopy Management (In-Season Vineyard Operations) (AFAGAJAB)

Keywords

• High-altitude wines
• Mendoza Malbec production
• Wine tourism experiences
• Premium Argentine wines
• Regenerative viticulture

Headquarters

HQ city

City Bell

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Sale of high-altitude wines across four tiers: Reserva, Grand, Parcel, and Extremo, featuring Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay varieties. Products sold through distributors and directly at winery.
2. Wine Tourism & Hospitality: Revenue from winery visits including guided tours with tasting options, restaurant with local ingredients menu, and charming guest house accommodations at the century-old Luján de Cuyo winery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Terrazas de los Andes is a high-altitude winery based in Mendoza, Argentina, producing premium Argentine wines (primarily Malbec, plus Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay) across four tiers — Reserva, Grand, Parcel, and Extremo — from 11 vineyards located between 1,000 and 1,650 meters in Mendoza's premier sub-regions (Luján de Cuyo, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Los Chacayes, Paraje Altamira). The company also operates wine tourism experiences including guided tours, tastings, a restaurant featuring local ingredients, and a guest house at its century-old Luján de Cuyo winery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reserva: Signature collection of Mendoza mountain wines representing 12 unique terroirs at high elevations in the Andes
• Grand
• Parcel
• Extremo

Products and services

• Reserva Wines Signature collection of high-altitude Mendoza mountain wines from 12 unique terroirs, featuring Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay varietals targeted at premium wine consumers seeking terroir expression.
• Grand Wines Premium tier wine collection originating from 12 Malbec plots across regeneratively grown vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley; recent expansion includes a Grand Chardonnay vintage.
• Parcel Single-Vineyard Wines Single-vineyard Malbec wines from specific parcels including Licán, Los Cerezos, Los Castaños, and El Espinillo, targeted at collectors and connoisseurs seeking site-specific terroir expression.
• Extremo Extreme High-Altitude Wines Wines from extreme high-altitude vineyards, including El Espinillo at 1,650m above sea level — the highest productive vineyard in the Gualtallary GI — targeted at ultra-premium wine consumers and collectors.
• Wine Tourism Experiences Wine tourism experiences at the century-old Luján de Cuyo winery including guided tours with tasting options, restaurant dining featuring local ingredients, and guest house accommodations for visitors to Mendoza.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% water usage reduction vs traditional flood irrigation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in 'Glaciers for Life' program supporting conservation of snow cover, rivers, and Andean glaciers in Argentina, integrating scientific research, industry solutions, educational activities, and global communication.
• Argentine Institute of Snow, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences (IANIGLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific partner in 'Glaciers for Life' program focused on conservation of Andean glaciers and water resources in Mendoza region.
• Cricyt FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Glaciers for Life' initiative supporting glacier and water conservation in Argentina.
• Mendoza River Water Conservation FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in water conservation efforts for Mendoza River watershed as part of 'Glaciers for Life' program.
• IADIZA (CONICET)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to explore plants in vineyards, identifying their contributions as natural coolants, biodiversity promoters, erosion fighters, soil enrichers, and CO2 capturers.
• National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on pollinating insects study sampling native bees, predatory wasps, and hoverflies across different vineyard sectors; also partner in Nest Boxes project for biodiversity.
• Universidad Nacional de San Luis (UNSL)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-year study of 40 vineyard soils to discover Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) to help vines adapt to environmental stresses and reduce chemical reliance.
• Fundación Universidad Nacional de CuyosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ISO 50001 Energy Management System implementation, analyzing key process consumption to enhance efficiency and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Wine in ModerationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Wine in Moderation program, formalizing commitment to responsible wine consumption and promoting awareness between wine appreciation and health.
• LVMH (Moët Hennessy)flagshipOthersParent company of Terrazas de los Andes, part of LVMH Group including prestigious champagne, spirits, fashion, jewelry and hospitality brands. Data shared with LVMH for personalized marketing communications and VIP events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bodega Achaval Ferrer: Argentine winery focused on single-vineyard premium Malbec from Mendoza, including Uco Valley sub-regions. Directly comparable on the single-parcel/extremo tier philosophy and high critic scores.
• Bodega Norton: Historic Mendoza winery with vineyards across Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley and established export presence. Comparable on heritage positioning, multi-tier portfolio, and broad international distribution.
• Bodega Trapiche: One of Argentina's largest wine producers with broad Mendoza sourcing and a multi-tier portfolio. Comparable on scale of operations and US distribution breadth, though positioned across more price tiers.
• Bodegas Salentein: Argentine winery with high-altitude Uco Valley vineyards, premium tiered portfolio, and on-site wine tourism (hotel, restaurant, tastings). Comparable on both wine portfolio structure and tourism revenue model.
• Bodega Catena Zapata: Argentina's most iconic premium Malbec producer, also based in Mendoza with high-altitude vineyards in Gualtallary and Adrianna. Closest direct comparable on terroir-driven premium Malbec positioning and tiered portfolio (Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard).
• Bodega Zuccardi: Family-owned Mendoza winery with strong Uco Valley high-altitude positioning and tiered portfolio including single-parcel wines. Highly comparable on terroir narrative and regenerative viticulture practices in Mendoza.
• Bodega Colomé: Argentine producer operating some of the world's highest-altitude vineyards in Salta's Calchaquí Valleys. Comparable on extreme-altitude positioning and premium single-vineyard wine strategy.

Regional players

• Viña Concha y Toro: Chile's largest wine producer with a strong premium tier (Don Melchor, Marques de Casa Concha). Comparable on premium South American wine positioning and global distribution scale, but based in Chile and not directly competing in Argentina.

Broad incumbents

• Penfolds (Treasury Wine Estates): Australian premium icon producer with global luxury distribution, owned by Treasury Wine Estates. Comparable on premium tier strategy, strong critic scores, and global brand-building approach, though on a much larger scale.

Others

• Cheval des Andes: Sibling LVMH/Moët Hennessy estate in Mendoza producing premium Malbec-based blends. Comparable on production region, ownership, and premium positioning, and serves as the most direct internal LVMH benchmark for Terrazas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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