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Quebrada de San Lucas · 2100 m.a.s.l.
A new origin and culture of distinguished wines.
A winery in the deepest reaches of the Calchaquí Valleys, where exploration and origin are our founding pillars.
From tradition to discovery
Arca Yaco is the expression of a desire — to go deep into a place and explore everything it can offer.
In 2010, Matías Etchart set out on his own path, guided by family tradition and a deep connection to the valley.
In the remote Quebrada de San Lucas, he found a territory until then unexplored.
After years of quiet work, the first harvest arrived in 2015, giving birth to the first vintage of «Amar y Vivir».
From that point on, Arca Yaco moved from dream to an increasingly eloquent reality.
Arnaldo Benito Etchart founds the family winery, a pioneer in the valley.
Terroir
Arca Yaco comes to life in the remote Quebrada de San Lucas, a place once unknown on Argentina's winemaking map.
From this quebrada — with predominantly calcareous soils, crossed by fresh meltwater and high-quality springs — our vineyards are born: just 6 hectares scattered along the canyon.
A hidden environment, where geography, climate and valley culture define the character of the wine.
meters above sea level
Exceptional drainage that concentrates flavors.
High-quality springs that irrigate the quebrada.
Cool nights that preserve acidity and freshness.
Concentrated polyphenols and deep color.
Quebrada de San Lucas, Calchaquí Valleys, Salta
Location diagram, not to scale
High-altitude elegance
Unoaked wines. A direct expression of the varietal and the terroir. Balance and typicity at the heart of the winemaking.
Our signature line. Five expressions of the Quebrada de San Lucas that capture the essence of altitude: mineral freshness, concentrated fruit, and the untamed character of the terroir.
Vintage 2022 · 2100m
Aromas of ginger, orange zest and oregano with a palate of chocolate, rosemary and black cherry underpinned by chalky acidity. Unique terroir from Quebrada de San Lucas.
Vintage 2022 · 2100m
Aromatically complex with notes of blackcurrant, tobacco and spice. Structured and elegant on the palate, with firm, well-integrated tannins and a long mineral finish.
Vintage 2023 · 2100m
Enticing aromas of violet, basil and black cherry with a refined herbal twist. Floral on the palate, with fine detailed tannins and a mineral freshness that lengthens the finish.
Vintage 2022 · 2100m
A unique high-altitude Zinfandel. Aromas of blackberry, black pepper and exotic spices. Generous and vibrant on the palate, with exuberant fruit balanced by refreshing acidity and a spiced finish.
Vintage 2023 · 2100m
Pale pink with salmon hues. Fresh aromas of strawberry, white peach and rose petals. Lively and mineral on the palate, with vibrant acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.
Argentina's highest wine. From a singular parcel at 2700 meters, limited to just 750 bottles. The ultimate expression of what the mountain can give.
Vintage 2020 · 2700m
750 bottles
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels
Arca Yaco's flagship wine. Aromas of stem ginger, vanilla and mountain herbs with a layered palate of blackberry, plum and liquorice. Exceptional balance and elegant intensity.
A place and a story recognized by the world's most demanding critics
Experience Arca Yaco
Come and explore our winery in the Quebrada de San Lucas. Walk among the vineyards, discover how our wines are made, and taste them where they are born.
We also host private lunches where Matías personally leads a tasting of the winery's wines, including sold-out vintages we keep in reserve.
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