2023 · Bonarda

Ricardo Santos is a family-run winery in Russell, Maipú, Mendoza, founded by the late Ricardo Santos and now led by his wife Estela and sons Patricio, winemaker, and Pedro, CEO of operations. The third generation is also represented by Belén Santos, who works as an enologist. The winery works with estate vineyards, including Finca La Madras in Maipú and Finca Azaretto in Luján de Cuyo, growing Malbec and Semillón in sites irrigated with mountain meltwater. Grapes are hand-harvested, and wines are made using stainless steel, concrete and French oak. Focused particularly on Malbec, the family produces wines under the Ricardo Santos and Tercos labels, combining traditional vineyard settings with a functional, modern winery.