Bodega Séptima

Bodega Séptima was founded in 1999 by the Raventós Codorníu family, one of Spain's most historic wine dynasties with roots stretching back to 1551. That heritage spans more than 465 years of continuous winemaking tradition. Séptima, meaning 'seventh' in Spanish, reflects its position as the seventh winery in the Codorníu portfolio and the second the family established in the New World. It remains the youngest winery in the group, bringing centuries of European expertise to the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza.

• Founded 1999 by the Spanish Raventós Codorníu family
• Name means 'seventh,' reflecting its place as the seventh Codorníu winery
• The second Codorníu winery established in the New World
• Parent company's winemaking tradition dates to 1551

Séptima's vineyards sit at 1,050 meters above sea level in Agrelo, within the Luján de Cuyo appellation. The climate is austere and mountainous, characterized by a high thermal amplitude of 15 degrees Celsius between day and night temperatures, desert conditions, and hilly topography. Soils are shallow and alluvial, ranging from loamy to clay loam with river stones, very deep, low in organic matter, and highly permeable. The winery sources fruit from four distinct terroirs: Agrelo, Valle de Uco, Gualtallary, and Los Chacayes, allowing blends of genuine complexity.

• Elevation of 1,050 meters above sea level in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo
• Thermal amplitude reaches 15°C, preserving freshness and aromatic intensity
• Alluvial, stony soils with low organic matter and excellent drainage
• Grapes sourced from Agrelo, Valle de Uco, Gualtallary, and Los Chacayes

Séptima cultivates an extensive range of varieties across its 360 hectares, with Malbec at the center alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Tannat, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir for reds, plus Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer for whites. The house philosophy centers on modern, minimal-intervention winemaking, producing wines described as clean, young, pure, and straightforward with fresh and ripe fruit character. The 150-hectare Finca Emblema serves as the winery's iconic estate vineyard.

• Eleven grape varieties grown, led by Malbec
• Finca Emblema is the flagship 150-hectare estate vineyard
• Minimal intervention winemaking with microvinification across 50-plus variations
• Hand harvesting into small 20 kg boxes preserves fruit integrity

The 5,500 m² winery building has received multiple architecture awards and incorporates the traditional pirca technique, using natural stones for thermal insulation. In the vineyard, Séptima practices precision agriculture with row-by-row study and batch mapping, alongside zero tillage to protect alluvial soil structure. The winery conducts microvinification experiments with more than 50 variations, enabling detailed understanding of each plot. Annual production reaches three million bottles, making it one of Mendoza's significant premium producers.

• Winery covers 5,500 m² and has won multiple architecture awards
• Pirca technique uses natural stones for thermal isolation
• Precision agriculture with row-by-row study and batch mapping
• Zero tillage preserves soil structure across the estate