Escorihuela Gascón
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One of Mendoza's oldest wineries, the house that bottled Argentina's first pure varietal Malbec in the 1940s.
Escorihuela Gascón is one of Mendoza's oldest wineries, founded in 1884 by Spanish immigrant Miguel Escorihuela Gascón. The bodega made history in the 1940s by bottling Argentina's first pure varietal Malbec. Now owned by the Catena family's Grupo Esmeralda since 1993, it operates from a historic facility in Godoy Cruz.
- Founded in 1884 by Miguel Escorihuela Gascón, a Spanish immigrant
- Located in Godoy Cruz, in the suburbs of Mendoza city
- First winery in Argentina to bottle a pure varietal Malbec, in the 1940s
- Owned by Grupo Esmeralda (the Catena family) since 1993
- Vineyards span Agrelo, Altamira, and El Cepillo
- Features an on-site restaurant run by renowned chef Francis Mallman
- One of the oldest operating wineries in Mendoza
History and Founding
Escorihuela Gascón was established in 1884 by Miguel Escorihuela Gascón, a Spanish immigrant who set up the bodega in Godoy Cruz, Mendoza. The winery stands as one of the oldest in the region and played a pivotal role in shaping Argentine wine identity. In the 1940s, the winery became the first in Argentina to bottle a pure varietal Malbec, a milestone that foreshadowed Malbec's eventual rise to become the country's signature grape.
- Founded 1884 by Spanish immigrant Miguel Escorihuela Gascón
- Situated in Godoy Cruz, Mendoza's suburban wine hub
- First Argentine winery to bottle pure varietal Malbec in the 1940s
- One of the longest-operating bodegas in Mendoza
Vineyards and Varieties
Escorihuela Gascón sources fruit from vineyards in three distinct Mendoza subzones: Agrelo, Altamira, and El Cepillo. The warm climate of Mendoza suits the winery's core varieties, which include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Viognier, and Chardonnay. This spread of vineyard locations allows the winery to work with grapes grown across varying elevations and terroirs within the broader Mendoza appellation.
- Vineyard sites in Agrelo, Altamira, and El Cepillo
- Primary red varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- White varieties: Viognier and Chardonnay
- Operates within Mendoza's warm continental climate
Ownership and Modern Era
In 1993, Grupo Esmeralda, the holding company of the influential Catena family, acquired Escorihuela Gascón. Under Catena ownership, the winery has maintained its historic facility while modernizing production. The bodega in Godoy Cruz also houses a restaurant operated by acclaimed Argentine chef Francis Mallman, making it a destination for wine tourism in Mendoza.
- Acquired by Grupo Esmeralda (Catena family) in 1993
- Historic facility combined with contemporary winemaking
- On-site restaurant helmed by chef Francis Mallman
- Continues to operate from the original Godoy Cruz location
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Escorihuela Gascón produces red wines that are medium-bodied with rich fruit flavors and a soft finish, characteristic of the warm-climate Mendoza style. Malbec remains the house signature, consistent with the winery's historic role in establishing Malbec as a standalone varietal in Argentina. White wines from Viognier and Chardonnay round out the portfolio.
- Reds are medium-bodied with rich fruit and a soft finish
- Malbec is the flagship variety
- Warm Mendoza climate drives ripe, fruit-forward character
- Portfolio spans both red and white varieties
Medium-bodied reds with rich fruit flavors, ripe plum and dark berry character from Malbec, and a soft, approachable finish typical of warm-climate Mendoza winemaking.
- Escorihuela Gascón Malbec$12-18Entry-level Malbec from Mendoza showcasing the winery's signature fruit-forward, soft-finish style.Find →
- Escorihuela Gascón Pequeñas Producciones Malbec$25-35Small-production Malbec drawing from select Mendoza vineyard sites including Agrelo and Altamira.Find →
- Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Reserva Malbec$50-70Named for the founding year, this flagship red represents the winery's historic legacy and top-tier fruit.Find →
- Founded 1884 by Miguel Escorihuela Gascón in Godoy Cruz, Mendoza; one of Argentina's oldest wineries.
- Bottled Argentina's first pure varietal Malbec in the 1940s, a landmark moment in the country's wine history.
- Owned by Grupo Esmeralda (Catena family) since 1993.
- Vineyard holdings span three Mendoza subzones: Agrelo, Altamira, and El Cepillo.
- Key varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Viognier, Chardonnay.