Domaine Nico

Domaine Nico is a winery located in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. The estate operates in one of Argentina's most elevated and prestigious wine regions, where high-altitude vineyards benefit from dramatic temperature variations between day and night, intense solar radiation, and well-draining alluvial soils.

The Uco Valley sits at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. This altitude creates ideal conditions for producing wines with concentrated flavors and natural acidity, as the cool nights help preserve aromatics while warm days ensure proper ripening. The region has gained recognition for both traditional Argentine varieties like Malbec and international grapes that thrive in the high-altitude environment.

Based on their current production, Domaine Nico works with Pinot Noir, a grape variety that particularly benefits from the Uco Valley's cool climate conditions. Their "Histoire D'A" bottling demonstrates the estate's focus on this Burgundian variety, which has found success in Argentina's higher-elevation sites where the temperature swings and intense sunlight can produce Pinot Noir with both elegance and concentration.