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“Here is the history of viticulture,” Sofia Biscarmona sums up as she shows us an orchard she is proud of. The orchard covers an area of 32 hectares Lagarde Winery, in Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. It’s full of herbs, vegetables and leafy greens, is well maintained, and when the sun goes down, it’s the perfect place for a welcome cocktail at weddings and birthday parties. Because at Lagarde, in addition to offering guided tours, tastings, direct sales, and catering, they hold events.
Founded in 1897, Bodega Lagarde is one of the oldest companies in Mendoza. “The city surrounded us, however “As soon as you enter, you feel like you are in heaven.”says Sofia, CEO of this family-owned company, who works alongside her sister Lucila. “Here we have the central house of the winery and the original farm, with very old vines. There are, above all, Malbec and Semillon. But we also have a very large vineyard in Perdriel, another in Gualtalary and some others,” details the visible face of this famous winery in the valley, which since 1969 has been the property of the Biscarmona family.
Sofía grew up in Buenos Aires, but from Mendoza by adoption. She says her mother is from Rosario, her father is from Mendoza, and that she spent most of her summer and winter vacations in the province. “I feel like I’m from Mendoza,” he asserts. He settled in these parts for 25 years“In agriculture and winemaking, one is rooted in the land. The vineyard cannot be moved, one has to move to the place where the farm is,” reflects Sophia, who defines herself as a lover of nature and the change of seasons.
Committed, kind and remarkably low-profile, she adds that these industries are strategic for many countries, such as Argentina. “They push us to feel love for the earth and improving the place we live in. I love working on that and creating and I feel proud of what we are doing with Lagarde. I am happy to improve what I received so that future generations can enjoy it. “This will be my legacy,” says Sophia, a mother of young children. “They will do what they want, but always with responsibility and love.”
Sofia has a degree in International Relations and Philosophy and an MBA, and has dedicated herself to communications for many years. He now celebrates that he has been able to develop his creative side in the wine industry, which is a dynamic industry that needs creative people. “We have a story to tell. The people of Mendoza who are dedicated to wine understood that we had to come together to define the terroir and compete with the world,” he comments and highlights. The role of WofA, Wines of Argentina, has brought them together for 30 years.
Central and accessible – half an hour from the airport -, In Lagarde, the vineyard is connected to the restaurantsWhich is considered at the highest level and has a great added value to the place. “In my family, gastronomy has always been a hobby. The truth is that wine is consumed with food. That’s why I enjoyed developing restaurants so much,” adds Sofia, who was the driving force behind Lagarde’s culinary venture.
It is in this sense that we are talking about it Zonda, opened in 2022, holds a Michelin red star Another is green for its sustainability advantages. The hall seats 40 people and is ideal for a pre-wedding meal, among other things. The other option is Fogón, which is more informal, but also excellent, and is listed in the guide.
“I got married here, a few years ago, in October. It was amazing. The tent was set up in the central courtyard,” says Sofia regarding her winery as a wedding venue. Regarding the honors of the famous French guide, he summarized: “They are spoiled, but also… A reason for the pressure that drives us to give our best. We have to preserve them. That’s why it’s so important for us to work together to achieve the same goals.
Lagarde Winery. They offer tastings Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. For lunch or dinner, there are two great options: Zonda – award-winning fine dining – and Fogón – something more approachable, fire-based and a table set on the blackberry patio. San Martin 1745, San Martin 1745, Mayor Drummond, Lujan de Cuyo. Phone: (261) 498-3330. AG: @lagardewines