Casarena

Country: ArgentinaRegion: MendozaSubRegion-: Luján de CuyoChannel: On-trade

May 8

Written By Dylan Winn-Brown

COUNTRY: ARGENTINA

REGION: MENDOZA

SUB-REGION: LUJÁN DE CUYO

FEATURES:VG

Casarena Bodega y Viñedos stands among the most compelling expressions of Mendoza’s Luján de Cuyo appellation, where rugged alluvial foothills and the Andean rain shadow converge to produce fruit of concentrated flavour and structural poise. Founded in 1937 and continuously developed with both respect for history and a keen eye to terroir, the winery’s estate holdings span multiple parcels — including the distinguished Lauren, Agrelo and Perdriel sites — each planted on high-elevation soils that drive natural acidity, phenolic precision and aromatic intensity. The result is a portfolio defined by balance and clarity, where vineyard identity shapes every bottle.

From the esteemed Lauren site, the Casarena Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc exemplifies this philosophy: hand-harvested in Agrelo and aged in French oak, this wine was awarded 95 points by Tim Atkin MW, who highlighted its expressive yet refined structure and vibrant core of black fruit, attributes that speak to both varietal purity and compelling site specificity. The Casarena ‘Lauren’ Cabernet Franc delivers bright, layered red and black berry notes with subtle herbal threads and fine tannins, while the Appellation Agrelo Malbec reflects the appellation’s high-altitude character with ripe dark fruit, spice and a plush, nuanced finish. The Casarena Estate Malbec further underscores the winery’s mastery of site differentiation, offering a generous, lively expression of Malbec with ripe blackberry, savoury spice and balanced structure. Collectively, these wines articulate Casarena’s unwavering commitment to terroir-led winemaking in Mendoza.