Viña Cobos

Paul Hobbs first arrived in Mendoza in 1988 and established Viña Cobos in 1999, driven by a conviction that the region's high-altitude vineyards could produce world-class wine. The inaugural Cobos Malbec vintage that same year drew immediate international attention and marked a turning point for Argentine viticulture. The producer played a defining role in positioning both Malbec and Argentina on the global fine wine stage. In 2024, Viña Cobos celebrated its 25th anniversary, cementing its status as one of South America's most important wineries.

• Paul Hobbs arrived in Mendoza in 1988 and founded Viña Cobos in 1999
• Inaugural 1999 vintage received immediate acclaim from international critics
• The producer helped establish Malbec as a benchmark variety on the world stage
• Andrés Vignoni serves as head winemaker alongside founder Paul Hobbs

Viña Cobos farms multiple estate vineyards spread across two of Mendoza's most prestigious subregions: Agrelo in Luján de Cuyo and the Los Árboles and Los Chacayes districts of Valle de Uco. Elevations range from 900 to 1,400 meters, producing the high diurnal temperature variation that gives the wines their balance of concentration and freshness. Soils are predominantly alluvial, sandy, and stony with free-draining profiles, and limestone appears in certain parcels. The Zingaretti Estate at 1,150 meters contains century-old vines dating to 1914, providing exceptional depth of character.

• Vineyards range from 900 to 1,400 meters across Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco
• Chañares Estate sits at 1,184m; Zingaretti Estate at 1,150m with vines from 1914; Hobbs Estate at 995m
• Soils are alluvial, stony, and free-draining, with limestone present in select areas
• High diurnal temperature swings and Andean snowmelt irrigation define the growing conditions

The Viña Cobos range is organized into five tiers. At the entry level, Felino offers accessible, fruit-forward wines from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Cocodrilo and Vinculum sit in the mid-range, offering greater complexity. Bramare represents the single-vineyard tier, expressing distinct terroir from individual estate parcels. The Cobos label sits at the apex of the portfolio and is the wine responsible for the producer's multiple 100-point scores from James Suckling. All wines across the range are bottled unfiltered and unfined, fermented with indigenous yeasts.

• Five tiers: Felino (entry), Cocodrilo, Vinculum, Bramare (single-vineyard), and Cobos (flagship)
• Cobos Malbec has received multiple 100-point scores from James Suckling
• All wines bottled unfiltered and unfined with indigenous yeast fermentation
• Grapes grown include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir

Viña Cobos applies a comprehensive set of sustainable farming practices across its vineyard estates. The team employs precision viticulture to optimize growing conditions in each parcel, alongside no-till options to preserve soil health. Solar panels supply renewable energy to the operation, and waste composting closes the nutrient loop on the estate. These practices reflect a broader commitment to farming in harmony with the Andean environment that defines the character of the wines.

• Precision viticulture used across all vineyard sites
• No-till farming options employed to protect soil structure
• Solar panels provide renewable energy for the operation
• Waste composting integrated into estate management