Personal information
Name: Martinez, Luis
Age: 46 Years
Education:
Winemaker- Facultad Don Bosco (University)
Current position:
Winemaker, production
Previous work experience:
- Dominio del Plata Winery, Winemaker (2001-2002)
- Kendall Jackson USA, La Crema Winery (2000-2001)
- Santa Ana Winery and Vineyards, Winemaker (1996-2000)
- Santa Jimena Winery and Vineyards, Winemaker (1994-1996)
Studies abroad:
Production of wines and sparkling wines in Europe and USA
List of best wines and their awards:
- Palo Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, 90 points Wine Spectator
- Malbec Yllum Reserve 2006 *** Vins & Terroirs
- Yllum Grand Reserve Benito B *** Vins & Terroirs
- Brut Nature Efigenia 2008 *** Vins & Terroirs
- Palo Alto Malbec 2004, 89 points Wine Spectator
- Palo Alto Malbec 2005, Gold medal, Concours Mondial Bruxelles
- Palo Alto Pinot Noir 2007, Silver medal, Concours Mondial Bruxelles
- Palo Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Gold medal, Vinus
- Benito B. Grand Reserve 2006, Gold medal, Vinus
- Palo Alto Pinot Noir 2007, Gold medal, “Concurso sub-30″
Vision of the Argentinian wine industry:
Argentina´s main objective should be to promote its image as a country, which boosts the world wine commerce. I believe in a promising future, but only those who are able to plan and finance their projects will survive. With such long-term projects, businessmen should not only invest in vineyards and a winery building, but also in the product positioning in the market.-