Wines
Viña Maipú Winery, with over 100 years of history in Argentine winemaking, was the chosen winery to bring the project to life. Founded in 1862, it is one of the oldest operating wineries in Mendoza.
And so, Casir dos Santos was born. A winery where the nobility of its century-old history coexists with the imprint of a team that contributes professionalism, creativity, and passion.
The winery was modernized and today stands as a true example of science and technology at the service of the noblest of beverages, helping it preserve the purest essence with the explosion or character that humans can impart to it.
Casir dos Santos was conceived as a declaration of principles, a personal commitment. The pact was: "We will make the best possible wine, caring for every step, leaving no variable to chance. Let our way of seeing, understanding, and doing things be the guide and inspiration. From each region, the finest grapes; at each stage, the best available technology; and all processes managed by skilled, motivated, and dedicated individuals."
Chief Winemaker
Lucas Morán
Lucas born in Mendoza, began his journey into winemaking at a very young age with his grandfather's home vineyard. He eventually took charge of winemaking at the most prestigious wineries in the country.
He studied at the renowned "Don Bosco" Faculty of Enology, followed by postgraduate studies in Agronomy, soil management, and vineyards at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the National University of Cuyo. This led him to head renowned wineries, becoming a member of international competition juries, writing columns for wine magazines, and managing various vineyards across the country.
With 22 harvests under his belt and extensive experience in crafting high-end wines from diverse terroirs, he now takes on the challenge of becoming our Winemaking Manager, demonstrating a strong commitment to developing our wines and growing our winery.
Chief Winemaker
Lucas Morán
Lucas born in Mendoza, began his journey into winemaking at a very young age with his grandfather's home vineyard. He eventually took charge of winemaking at the most prestigious wineries in the country.
He studied at the renowned "Don Bosco" Faculty of Enology, followed by postgraduate studies in Agronomy, soil management, and vineyards at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the National University of Cuyo. This led him to head renowned wineries, becoming a member of international competition juries, writing columns for wine magazines, and managing various vineyards across the country.
With 22 harvests under his belt and extensive experience in crafting high-end wines from diverse terroirs, he now takes on the challenge of becoming our Winemaking Manager, demonstrating a strong commitment to developing our wines and growing our winery.
Currently, it is the most important area in terms of wine style and quality. Located in the Pre-Andes region, the Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) has a unique microclimate with significant temperature fluctuations, cooler average temperatures, and complex soils that contribute to wines with intensity, personality, and finesse.
Our Gualtallary estate, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon 20 years ago, features a sandy-loamy-stony soil. The irrigation system utilizes water from the Andes mountain range’s thawing. The result is small berries and low yield per hectare, resulting in wines of great concentration and minerality.
This vineyard offers high-quality fruit. Its soil includes a rocky intermediate strip that enhances drainage, translating to a good density of flavors.
Agrelo is a prominent subregion of Luján de Cuyo, the most significant historical department in the production of wine in Mendoza. This 10-year-old vineyard is situated at an elevation of 950 meters above sea level, with alluvial sandy soils and a substantial amount of stones, in one of Argentina’s most prestigious terroirs.
Located in Maipú, this 15-hectare vineyard property of Malbec, situated on the banks of the Mendoza River, features deposits of fluvial sediments, good drainage, and a significant river influence that contributes to temperature variations between day and night. The vines, over 80 years old, yield low quantities and offer excellent grape quality.