The birth of a quality wine starts with the right choice of the vine and the location where it grows.
CLIMATE, SOIL, WATER, ORIENTATION AND HEIGHT ARE CONDITIONS WHICH,
COMBINED PROVIDE THE REQUIRED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GOOD QUALITY GRAPE.
Cold and dry winters offer the period of rest needed to generate the essential balance. Bright and sunny summers with a daily cycle of
cold and heat assist
the ripening process. Light and neutral soil is watered by underground water fed with thaw, which ensures the best irrigation.
It is only when the elements of nature are so combined and man contributes his craftsmanship, that the wines typical of a given region
are obtained.
Small quantities of high quality wines, among the best of Argentina, are produced in the winery
Originally from Genoa, Italy, the Basso Family has been producing wine since 1922.
In their beginning they owned the "Purísima" winery from where they sold wines in 220 liter wooden barrels.
In 1935, Adolfo Basso, together with his brother Tulio,
purchased the "Santa Ana" winery, eventually turning it into one of Argentina's largest bodegas.
Seeking to simplify their lives and once again become involved in small production winemaking,
the family sold "Santa Ana" in 1996.
Using the profits from this sale the Basso's purchased and remodeled a small winery in Carrodilla,
Mendoza the following year
INSIDE THIS SPACE THE "CARLOS BASSO" PROJECT WAS BORN.
THE WINERY IS 100% ESTATE, WITH TWO VINEYARDS IN MENDOZA'S UCO VALLEY
Carlos and his son Adolfo run the day to day operations of the winery.
Vineyards
FINCA LA AMALIA
Located in Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza Argentina; 120 km (75 miles)
to the south of the city of Mendoza, 1050 meters (3,450 feet)
above sea level at the foot of the Andes range.
Property size: 74,5 hectares (184 acres).
Vineyards: 43,5 hectares (107 acres):
Malbec: 34 hectares (84 acres)
Petit Verdot 2,9 hectares (7 acres)
Cabernet Sauvignon 4,2 hectares (10 acres)
Cabernet Franc 2,4 hectares (6 acres)
Walnuts: 20 hectares (50 acres)
Dry climate with cold winters and mild summers and a favorable
fluctuation between night and day.
Deep loamy sand soil from alluvial origin, mostly composed
by limestone sediments, rich in calcium carbonate and chalk.
Excellent drainage.
Standard vertical trellis system.
Drip irrigation system filled with underground water
extracted from 180 meters (600 ft) below the surface.
FINCA LOS MONTES NEGROS
Located in Los Arboles, Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina at 1150 meters
(3.700 ft) above sea level Vineyard: 200 hectares (500 acres)
(planted in 1997 and 1998)
Red varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir,
Petit Verdot White varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier.
Climate similar to Finca La Amalia. Stony soil from alluvions Standard
vertical trellis system. Drip irrigation system filled with water
extracted from tables 110 meters (360 ft) below the surface
Wines
Signature Blend
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Signature Blend
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca La Amalia: La Consulta, San Carlos (Malbec) y Finca Los Montes Negros: Los Arboles, Tunuyán (Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot)
Varietals
55% Malbec, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 % Petit Verdot
Description
The Carlos Basso Signature line concept is to choose annually the most exiting and elegant wine from our barrel cellar. Full, bright deep ruby color. Captivating aromas of black berries, cassis, licorice and mint. Dense, sweet and rich, with excellent depth to the Flavors of dark berries, plums, and spices complemented by oak. A rich, powerful style, with plenty of dimension and excellent length..
Signature Petit Verdot
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signature petit verdot
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca Los Montes Negros: Los Arboles, Tunuyán Stony sandy alluvial soil provides ideal permeability and drainage. Plenty of
gravel and round boulder («canto rodado»).
Varietals
100 % Petit Verdot
Description
Deep and intense red color with violet hues. Blackberries, plums and
red berries aromas appear passionately announcing its big
concentration. Big volume in the mouth, delicious intensity, perfect
balance, long and powerful wine.
Gran Reserva Malbec
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gran reserva malbec
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca La Amalia, Altamira, La Consulta, San Carlos
Soil: deep loamy sand. The origin is alluvial, mostly composed by limestone
sediments, rich in calcium carbonate and chalk. Excellent drainage.
Varietals
100 % Malbec
Description
Smooth, fruity and a touch of earthy on the nose, with pure raspberry, plum and
cassis in proper doses. Quite comfortable across the palate, where juicy acids
blend with soft tannins. Finishes big with chocolate.
Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
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gran reserva cabernet sauvignon
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca Los Montes Negros: Los Arboles, Tunuyán
Soil: Stony sandy from alluvial origin. It provides ideal permeability and drainage.
Dense gravel and glaciar round rock.
Varietals
100 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Deep ruby red color. Rich varietal aromas of green pepper, ripe red fruit, cassis and dark chocolate. Firm concentration in the mouth, elegant, complex and very long. Harmoniously balanced, this wine will deliver pleasure for several years.
Gran Reserva Chardonnay
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Reserva Malbec
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Reserva Malbec
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca La Amalia, Altamira, La Consulta, San Carlos
Deep sandy loam soil with excellent drainage
Varietals
100 % Malbec
Description
Deep red color with violet tones. Fine, red fruit aromas that blend delicately
with oak. On the palate, it is fresh and well balanced with medium tannins.
Flavors of plums, vanilla and tobacco appear from eight months of aging in
oak barrels.
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
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Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca Los Montes Negros, Los Arboles, Tunuyan,
Valle de Uco.
Soil: Stony sandy from alluvial origin. It provides ideal permeability and
drainage. Dense gravel and glaciar round boulder.
Varietals
100 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Intense red color. Elegant aromas and flavors of red berries, marmalade,
baking spices and earth. Terrific structure, with medium weight tannins and
refreshing acidity.
Malbec
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Malbec
Origin:
MENDOZA: Finca La Amalia: Altamira, San Carlos. Valle de Uco
Deep sandy loam soil with excellent drainage.
Varietals
100% Malbec
Description
Inky purple in color, with classic Malbec aromaJcs of dark plum, blackberry,
and blueberry. More layers of saturated berry fruit flavors and notes of cocoa
fill out the palate, and the wine finishes incredibly soH considering its young
age.
Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
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Sparkling Extra Brut
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Sparkling Extra Brut
Origin:
MENDOZA:. Valle de Uco
Varietals
45% Chardonnay 55% Pinot Noir
Description
Pale pink color with golden hues. Plenty of persistent small bubbles. Crisp citric and floral aromas. Dry and gentle in the mouth, with fruity notes and well balanced acidity that enhances its freshness. It pairs with salty appeEzers, seafood, ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime juice) and light creamy sauces.