Chakana Malbec Estate

Profile & Story

ABOUT THE WINERY Chakana Winery is located 3,149 feet above sea level at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Agrelo, Mendoza. It is one of the leading projects among the new generation of winemakers dedicated to the discovery and expression of the Andean diversity of climate and soils. Chakana, who is certified biodynamic, owns 120 hectares of vineyards, spread across sites in Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco ABOUT THE WINE Chakana is the name of the Southern Cross constellation. Its rotation in the sky throughout the year made it an effective agricultural calendar for the ancient Andean people. The "yaguarete" (jaguar) on the label was known by the ancient Andean people as the "lord of the starred night"; the wildest known animal. Estate Malbec is from Chakana's Altamira (3,200 ft elevation) and Gualtallary