Salta, Molinos, Argentina

At over 2200 meters above sea level near the picturesque villages of Molinos and Seclantas in the province of Salta Argentina, the vineyards at La Banda Grande are amongst the highest in the world. The vines grown at this altitude are of the finest quality and much sought after because of their abundant textures and flavours for making big wines.

Within the 30.000 hectares that forms Estancia La Banda Grande, we have carefully selected 100 hectares of land suitable for vineyards and wish to invite, wine loving like minded people to join us and acquire your very own vineyard, capable of producing excellent grapes. These are essential for making the finest wines that will be enjoyed by family and friends for a long time to come.

Wines produced by La Banda Grande's own winemaker Raul ''Yeye'' Davalos nearby at Bodega Tacuil and those of our neighbours at Bodega Colome are being exported to more than 25 countries and many have been rated by Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) above 92 points.

Besides your own vineyard you will for sure enjoy the marvelous landscapes of the famous Calchaqui Valleys where the sun shines over 330 days per year and the air you breathe is as clean as it was hundreds of years ago.
Tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables still have the real taste they were originally meant to have because they are picked just before being served.

A forestry plan including 2,000 trees is now being planted in close cooperation with the Foundation Nature for the Future to ensure maximising the sustainability of La Banda Grande. When you come to La Banda Grande you will soon see why all the people who stay here are so unusually relaxed.

The key to the success of our vineyards depends on a vital supply of quality water to irrigate the vines.
Our water has been certified as pure mineral drinking water, an exceptional ingredient for the production of top quality grapes.

This is made possible because La Banda Grande standing at 2200 meters above sea level, at this altitude great thermal variation is guaranteed by warm sunny days and cool nights that contributes to the homogenous development of renowned high-altitude wines of great concentration and balance as stated in the "Wine Spectator" in the article Drinking out loud

Due to the superb quality of the grapes harvested at La Banda Grande, one internationally recognised and respected estate, confirmed their willingness to purchase and process our complete production.

For now we have an agreement with the prestigious Estate Colome to purchase the entire harvest from La Banda Grande and given options to bottle part or all the wine under "private label."

Owners at La Banda Grande will be able to choose how to receive the yields from their vineyard;

In cash,
in bottles of wine,
or a combination of both

The spectacular Estancia - Hotel - Museum - Estate Colome lies within 20 minutes travelling, this has the enormous advantage that we are dealing with a first class neighbour with a global presence which allows us to avoid investing millions in our on wine making facility.

That is just the type of investment that is very difficult to recover, as proven in many other projects. Colome belongs to the Hess Family Estates , a Swiss family company with global presence that owns amongst other things seven wine estates on four continents.

They only do business based upon sustainable agricultural and commercial practices.

FAQ

1)What are the purchase/lease options?

There are many purchase options to choose from
1.Outright land purchase with vines of your choice planted
2.Outright land purchase with option to plant vines at an agreed date
3.Outright land purchase, plant part vines and build a home
4.Exclusive to Wine Clubs , we offer to Lease land for 10 years with vines planted.

5. Conclusion. We offer lots with or without vineyards planted thus leaving options open for you to plan together with us your ideal spot at La Banda Grande.

2) Can I choose the variety of grapes to plant on my land?

Yes, definitely. La Banda Grande offer conditions that produce excellent results with Malbec and Torrontes grapes. Of course if you so desire to plant other varieties of grapes we will only be too pleased to advise. Just over fifteen hectares of Malbec and Torrontes are already planted. In April this year we harvested the first crop of Malbec, the results are very encouraging.

3) How do I arrange for my vineyards to be planted and maintained?

You can choose to participate as much, or as little, as you like, but in any case, you can relax and enjoy yourself knowing that your vineyards are being meticulously cared for by our experienced staff.

4) How do I know that La Banda Grande is a good location for lifestyle and vineyards?

Salta province is part of the Wine Routes of Argentina, and it has been chosen by many of Argentina's most famous wineries as their home. La Banda Grande neighbours include Bodega Colome and others. Beyond our winery neighbours, many other top wineries own vineyards in the area, amongst them figures San Pedro Yacochuya with world famous winemaker Michel Rolland, who really is excited about wine making in Salta.

La Banda Grande is truly a beautiful place with unrivalled views of the Andes Mountains, crisp clean air, and a myriad of outdoor activities at your doorstep. But don't take our word for it. We invite you to visit La Banda Grande and see for yourself why Salta forms part of the top three tourism destinations in Argentina.