The Argentine wine is again the protagonist in the international stage. The renowned winery Santa Juliawith a strong presence in more than 70 countries, it was distinguished with a nomination to Best New World Winery 2025 By the American magazine Wine enthusiastone of the most influential in the sector.
The Wine Star Awardsorganized since 2000, they reward winemakers, wineries and regions that generate a significant impact on the world market. The New World’s best winery award recognizes establishments located outside the United States and Europe. The winners will be known on November 13.
Santa Julia, referent of Argentine wine in the world
Upon receiving the nomination, Julia Zuccardithird generation at the head of the winery, he said: “The mere fact of being nominees.
Born in 1996, Santa Julia It was consolidated as an emblematic brand of Argentine wine, recognized locally and internationally by its constant search for innovation and excellence. The winery reflects the diversity and wealth of Mendoza soils, combining unique styles with a strong commitment to sustainable development. From the vineyard to each stage of elaboration, apply processes that reduce the environmental impact and enhance the integration of the community that forms it.
“We don’t care” It is more than a slogan, it reflects a different way of making decisions and living viticulture.
This is explained by Julia Zuccardi: “Knowing Santa Julia implies much more than tasting a wine. When we receive visitors we are looking for an immersive experience, which connect with that intangible that is the passion and commitment to our land, our community and the stories behind each bottle. We do not give us the same to do any wine and it does not give us the same way of doing them”.
Quality and innovation are premises that are part of the DNA and the Zuccardi heritage. They understand this and they live it, so they developed more than 30 years ago an R&D department and an own nursery in Finca Santa Rosa, to ensure traceability and quality in their wines.
Today, the winery has more than 400 organic hectares certified between their farms in Maipú and Santa Rosa. A philosophy of respect and care of the earth that put into practice every day. He 100% of the water used in the winemaking process is processed in its plant for effluent and reused treatment in the irrigation of the vineyards. The conservation of the native flora works as a biological corridor, to avoid the increase in insect populations that affect the vineyard and the use of pesticides or herbicides.
In addition, Zuccardi promotes community development. In their farms in Maipú and Santa Rosa created and managed 2 sewing centers for workers’ wives, 2 maternal gardens, 1 cens (secondary completion program) together with the DGE (General Directorate of Schools), and sports and cultural centers, open to both collaborators and families in nearby communities.
Innovation, natural wines and sustainability
In the last decade, Santa Julia It also turned to the creation of new proposals such as Thirst wineswith great acceptance in wine and restaurants, and Natural winesa segment of growing demand in Argentina and in the world.
The nomination of Santa Julia In the Wine Star Awards 2025 Not only does it reinforce the prestige of the winery, but also consolidate Mendoza and Argentine wine as referents of quality, innovation and sustainability at the global level. With this distinction, the winery continues to mark the way to a future in which Argentine wine wins more and more prominence in world tables and drinks.
Founded in 1988, the magazine Wine Enthusiast is a global reference in the wine industry, with more than 800,000 subscribers. Its specialized tastings and articles influence consumers and professionals, giving even more relevance to this recognition.
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