At Durigutti Family Winemakers, we launched a life project in our own vineyards known as Finca Victoria, where we set out to lead the way toward sustainability in our birthplace, Las Compuertas. Our commitment to organic farming and sustainable practices is a reality reflected in our everyday decisions.

We aim to coexist in harmony with nature, respecting the balance of the ecosystem and preserving the valuable historical and cultural legacy we have inherited. We practice regenerative agriculture with soil conservation techniques, meticulous vineyard care, and efficient use of water and energy resources. Since 2021, we have been certified organic by Letis Argentina for both our winery and vineyards, and we actively participate in recovery, sustainability, and improvement programs.

Our estate spans 34 hectares, where productive and tourism areas coexist. Nearly 20 hectares are planted with grape varieties carrying old genetic heritage, reproduced in our own nurseries to preserve their DNA. These include recovered native varieties such as Criolla and century-old Malbec vines dating back to the early 1900s, which keep our winemaking legacy alive with a high-quality enological profile.

The master plan for the development of Finca Victoria was inspired by the concept of a “village,” with a minimalist and modular architectural proposal. Just like a real village, this project unfolds over time, with independent structures gradually emerging in the landscape and blending into the natural environment. Landscaping was prioritized over architecture, with aesthetic simplicity and high functionality, seeking the greatest efficiency through optimal natural resource use. This includes the layout and orientation of buildings in relation to air flow and light capture, as well as the materiality, textures, and colors that ensure longevity and ease of maintenance.

The estate’s design invites exploration through multiple immersive spaces, conceived to build a living mental landscape surrounded by vineyards. These spaces support diverse activities that allow for simultaneous experiences across different corners of the property. Carefully chosen visual elements accompany, embrace, and organically integrate into the environment without disrupting the natural setting. Each area aims for the visitor to become part of the landscape—like the focal point of a living painting—framed by a concrete wall in the events zone that acts as a natural window to showcase the mountains and vines beyond.

The winery’s main area unfolds around the reservoir, a 7-million-liter water mirror, around which the event area was designed, called Las Aguas: an 1800 m² open space featuring a dry plaza, pergolas, a green plaza, and fire points.

With a current production capacity of 600,000 liters, the winery comprises two halls equipped with epoxy-free concrete vats, in an intimate and modest design that also includes concrete eggs and terracotta amphorae of various sizes—aligned with the estate’s concept and its organic, natural, and terroir-driven wines. The buildings are made of reinforced concrete with 35 cm thick walls and 20 cm cores of expanded polystyrene for optimal natural thermal insulation—uncommon in solid concrete or brick closures. The roof is covered with metal panels filled with polyurethane for greater energy efficiency.

Throughout the project, local noble materials were used—those with greater longevity—to ensure that they age well. The selected materials promote energy efficiency through durability, low maintenance, optimized ventilation, natural lighting, and temperature regulation according to the orientation of the buildings. Functional and aesthetic aspects were considered, such as the earthy color palette and textural details, like the exterior of the winery molded in negative using reeds—a technique also used in the roofs of guest houses and the current Visitor Center—paying tribute to traditional Mendoza wineries.

The clean, austere lines of the production areas are complemented by the traditional style and estate character of the visitor spaces, such as the guest houses and Visitor Center (Casa Victoria, Casa del Viticultor, Casa del Enólogo).

The landscape design also incorporates local materials—relocated round stones and native plants like coirón (a grass endemic to Mendoza), olivillo, cortadera, and chañares, all of which require low water input. These are combined with exotic ornamental flora, such as lavender and white roses, selected in a palette of green (inspired by the vineyard), white (neutrality, subtlety), and lilac (reminiscent of grape skins), creating a delicate and pure visual identity that blends with the vineyard landscape. Native Mendoza species are highlighted, including xerophytes and traditional orchard trees, especially the olive tree, a staple of farms owned by immigrant families.