Fernando Dupont
Fernando Dupont operates in Jujuy, Argentina's northernmost wine region, where high altitude and intense sunlight shape bold red wines. The winery's flagship Pasacana blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Malbec into a wine rated 94 by Wine Advocate. Punta Corral, a second expression built from Shiraz, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon, earned a 93-point assessment from the same critic. Both wines reflect the region's capacity for structured, fruit-forward reds—Jujuy's extreme elevation and diurnal temperature swings concentrate phenolic ripeness while preserving acidity. The winery's portfolio demonstrates command of Bordeaux and Rhône varieties in a distinctly Argentine terroir, where continental conditions and volcanic soils produce wines of power and definition.
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Wine Advocate