Andeluna

Andeluna Cellars is a winery and vineyard rich with history and romance – just like the country it calls home. Andeluna Cellars is owned by well-known international businessman H. Ward Lay, and was created from the vision of Lay and world-class grape grower and vintner, Ricardo Reina Rutini.
Premium quality wine starts with premium quality grapes, and this is the essence of Andeluna. In the late 19th Century, many Italians emigrated to Argentina seeking opportunities that the rich and beautiful land provided. Searching for nothing less than the perfect place to make the world’s best wine, they came to Mendoza and planted vineyards that began the heritage of Argentina’s winemaking industry.
For generations, Argentina has grown and perfected the traditional grape varieties of the Old World – Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. But the feet of Andeluna don’t rest in the soil of the Old World. Instead, they are planted firmly in the New World in a stunning series of vineyards that climb up the foothills of the Andes. The 48,000 square foot state-of-the-art winery is surrounded by vineyards that were originally a portion of the estate owned by Ricardo Reina Rutini, the third generation of one of the pioneering Italian grape growing families.
This beautiful place is the inspiration for the name Andeluna, which was chosen to symbolize the romance and heritage of the Argentine moon illuminating the magnificent Andes Mountains that frame the Uco Valley near the town of Tupungato. The combination of great vineyards growing classic varietals with world-class winemaking creates flavors and wines that cannot be found anywhere else.
H. Ward Lay was introduced to the business world by his father, the late Herman W. Lay, founder of Frito-Lay and former Chairman of the Board of PepsiCo. A well-known international businessman, Ward has many interests - especially in Argentina. He lives much of the year at Estancia Alicura, his 200,000 acre cattle ranch and luxury guest ranching, fishing and hunting lodge in the Argentine Patagonia. Ward also serves as a delegate to the United States and North America for the Argentinean Tourism Secretariat. He brings a world vision and an indomitable drive for quality to Andeluna. He understands that great wines require more than just superior quality grapes; they require a combination of world-class winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding people to create a truly superb wine.
French grape varieties, Argentine soils, Italian ancestry, generations of tradition, world class winemaking, American drive, the latest in technology and a team of people who all seek the same goal: to make the greatest wines in the world.

Silvio Oscar Alberto is a winemaker with unparalleled experience and style. It is his responsibility to define the quality, style, and character of Andeluna Wines. His approach combines a deep appreciation of the kind of fruit that only Argentina can produce, with a complete mastery of modern winemaking techniques and philosophy. His wines are at once both deeply Argentine and absolutely international in style.
Silvio brings a passion for winemaking and a strong personal dedication to quality which have been reinforced during years of work with a remarkable collection of international winemakers. After a stellar academic career, Alberto spent the next few years as an enologist at Bodega La Rural - one of Argentina’s oldest wineries, which was originally established by the Rutini family. Silvio also spent time in France visiting top producers in addition to a number of years as winemaker for Navarro Correas before joining Andeluna.
With a Master’s degree in Enology from the Universidad Juan Agustin Maza in Mendoza, Silvio is also responsible for training the next group of young winemakers in that region. He continues to play a role as a highly visible professor at the University, and is well known for his lectures, technical articles, and global outlook on winemaking.
Named “Outstanding Young Winemaker of the Year”, Silvio Alberto’s unique vision helps to shape the wines of Andeluna Cellars. He communicates his passion to Andeluna's customers with a personal message that appears on every bottle:
Andeluna Cellars’ wines express the heritage and romance of Argentina. I share this passion, and believe our commitment to excellence results in an exceptional wine drinking experience that can be tasted in every glass of Andeluna wine. Please enjoy with our best wishes.