Bodega Garzón

Brand Description

When Alejandro and Bettina Bulgheroni founded Garzón, they dreamed of creating a winery emblematic of modern winemaking in Uruguay. Today, Garzón is known for its exceptional wines with a strong personality and a deep belonging with the land.  They collaborated with Alberto Antonini, a highly regarded winemaker, to apply their terroir-driven philosophy.  The leadership team at Bodega Garzón includes experts in wine, environmental care, gastronomy, hospitality, and tourism all committed to the development of this terroir's ultimate expression. 
 

Location of Vineyard

Garzón's vineyards are only 11 miles from the cooling Atlantic coast and 525 feet above sea level. The winery boasts more than 20 grape varieties planted across 1,300 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, each with its own distinct microclimate. Lush indigenous forests and palm trees surround the vineyards. Well-draining granitic soils and Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily and develop complex, vibrant, and energetic characteristics. 

Built on natural terraces, the state-of-the-art winery employs a gravity flow design to ensure quality and minimize use of resources. The solar and wind-powered winery, with a 2.2-million-liter capacity, is the first LEED-certified winery outside of North America. The Silver Certification includes the winery, vineyards, and hospitality area.

Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy

Bodega Garzón is the leading Uruguayan exporter to the USA, UK, and Asia. From the Reserva Range up to the Single Vineyard Tier and culminating with the icon wine, Balasto, Garzón's wines introduce wine drinkers to fresh, textured, and rich wines that exude the unique terroir of Uruguay's Atlantic Coast.

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Winery Profile
Owner: Alejandro & Bettina Bulgheroni
Winemaker: Alberto Antonini
Total acreage under vine: 250 hectares
Founded: 2016
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Acclaim
“The 2020 vintage of Balasto is one of the most exciting since its inception in 2015. Original and complex, it’s a rich, vivid ruby red with purple flecks in the glass. The nose presents fresh berries, graphite, liquorice, cassis, and pencil shavings. The palate is savoury, with a velvety feel and fine tannins before the long, floral, balsamic finish. A summer of significant temperature variations provided Germán Bruzzone with high-quality fruit for this blend of 42% Tannat, 39% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Petit Verdot; matured 20 months in untoasted barrels.” — acclaim for 2020 Garzón Balasto from Decanter, Oct 2024
“This plump red is packed with layers of leather, black currant and plum flavors, yet there's a thread of fresh acidity that cuts through, revealing additional cedar spice and cigar box details. Finishes with nice tannin structure.” — acclaim for 2022 Garzón Reserva Tannat from Wine Spectator, Oct 2024
“A vibrant white, with aromas and flavors of orange blossoms, key lime, grapefruit and Asian pear, plus a nice saline and slate edge before lingering on the refreshing finish.” — acclaim for 2023 Garzón Reserva Albariño from Wine Spectator, Oct 2024
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