THE VALUE OF TIME AS A CREATOR

The arrival

Miguel Escorihuela Gascón arrives in Mendoza from Spain. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a vision for the future, he finds in this land the place where he will begin to build a legacy forever bound to Argentine wine.

The origin

On February 23, Miguel Escorihuela Gascón founds Establecimientos Vitivinícolas Escorihuela. Thus is born one of the historic wineries of Mendoza, destined to accompany more than a century of evolution in Argentine viticulture.

The great cask

During the Argentine Centennial, Don Miguel commissions a monumental 63,000-liter oak cask from France, ornamented with a relief of Dionysus at harvest. The piece remains to this day as a symbol of the winery’s heritage.

A legacy beyond wine

The imprint of Miguel Escorihuela Gascón transcends viticulture. His involvement in initiatives such as the Hospital Español and the Pasaje San Martín (the province’s first earthquake-resistant building, a pioneer in incorporating cutting-edge technology, and an icon of modernity conceived by Don Miguel Escorihuela Gascón himself) also links him to the growth and modernization of the city of Mendoza.

A vision

Miguel Escorihuela Gascón passes away. His entrepreneurial spirit, his bond with Mendoza, and his long-term vision remain alive in a company that will continue to develop through the following generations.

The leading forces of society

During the first National Harvest Festival (Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia), the winery hosts a historic luncheon bringing together prominent figures from Argentine political, business, and cultural life, including President Agustín P. Justo. Decades later, that gathering will inspire the creation of The President’s Blend.

Buenos Aires

Escorihuela Gascón inaugurates a bottling plant and offices in Buenos Aires. The expansion strengthens its commercial presence and brings its wines closer to new consumers in the Argentine market.

Continuity and consolidation

Throughout the middle decades of the 20th century, new generations continue the legacy initiated by Don Miguel. Escorihuela navigates the transformations of the industry while maintaining its historic presence within Argentine viticulture.

Mendoza to the world

Argentine viticulture begins a profound transformation. New investments, technology, and a growing export drive position Mendoza before the world. Escorihuela Gascón also begins a stage of modernization oriented toward wines of higher quality and identity.

Agrelo

Development begins on the Escorihuela Gascón vineyard in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, one of the great historic terroirs of Mendoza, which will become a fundamental cornerstone for the house’s high-end wines.

Wine and gastronomy

Francis Mallmann’s 1884 Restaurante opens its doors on the historic Godoy Cruz estate. The union between wine, open-fire cuisine, and heritage turns Escorihuela Gascón into a benchmark for the Mendoza food and wine experience.

MEG · Escorihuela Gascón

The first vintages of the label bearing the name of the Manifiesto Escorihuela Gascón are born. The wine represents the pursuit of a high-end expression based on selection, origin, and precision.

Pequeñas Producciones · Escorihuela Gascón

A collection focused on limited-production lots is born, making it possible to explore varieties, vineyards, and particular expressions of the Mendoza terroir.

Commitment to the future

The winery deepens its work in El Cepillo, Uco Valley, advancing toward organic and biodynamic viticultural practices. The project anticipates a new perspective on origin, sustainability, and care for the environment.

Rebirth

A fire affects part of the facilities at the historic Godoy Cruz winery. With no casualties or injuries, the episode marks the beginning of a stage of reconstruction and technological modernization that deepens from 2009 onward.

DON · Escorihuela Gascón | Malbec

One of the great wines of the house is unveiled. Its name pays homage to the founder and represents the union between the legacy of Don Miguel Escorihuela Gascón and contemporary viticulture.

Escorihuela Gascón · Organic Vineyard | Malbec

With the 2015 vintage, Escorihuela Gascón Organic Vineyard Malbec is born, subsequently released to the market as an expression of the work developed over years in the winery’s organic vineyards.

The President’s · Escorihuela Gascón

Born inspired by the historic luncheon held at the winery during the 1936 Harvest Festival. A label that connects an emblematic event of the house with a contemporary expression of its identity.

Miguel Escorihuela Gascón · Single Vineyard | Malbec

The wine bearing the founder’s full name is born, celebrating the encounter between history, vineyard, and a contemporary perspective on Argentine Malbec.

Rosaura

Rosaura · Escorihuela Gascón | Malbec is born, crafted from grapes grown in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. A new expression that highlights the value of origin and deepens the winery’s historic bond with this Mendoza terroir.