Winery recognition
In November 2025, Forbes ranked Finca Sophenia No. 23 in “The World’s 50 Best Wineries 2025” (compiled by Virgin Wines). That puts it among the five highest-placed Argentine wineries, alongside world names such as Penfolds, Château Smith Haut Lafitte and M. Chapoutier. The ranking looks at family heritage, independent ownership, sustainability, consistent quality and wine tourism.
Finca Sophenia Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the exceptional winemaking traditions of Mendoza. This wine captures the essence of its high-altitude origins, delivering a powerful yet elegant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. Each sip reveals the careful craftsmanship and dedication that goes into producing this wine, making it a true representation of Argentina’s premier wine-growing regions.
Perfect Pairings: Ideal with grilled meats, hearty dishes, and aged cheeses.
Winemaking Excellence: Hand-harvested grapes and meticulous production methods.
Winemaking & Key Facts
- Origin: High-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.
- Ageing: 12-16 months in new French oak barrels.
- Tasting Profile: Rich and complex with notes of red ripe fruits, mint, eucalyptus, and spices.
- Crafted from hand-harvested grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Tupungato, this wine benefits from the region’s cool climate and significant diurnal temperature variation. The grapes undergo a meticulous selection process before fermentation in small stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 12-16 months in new French oak barrels, which imparts complexity and depth, followed by additional ageing in the bottle.
- Finca Sophenia, located in the prestigious Uco Valley, is renowned for its commitment to producing wines that express the unique terroir of the Andes foothills. The Synthesis line represents the pinnacle of their winemaking philosophy, showcasing the finest expressions of the region’s varietals.
- Indulge in the bold elegance of Finca Sophenia Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon—a wine that encapsulates the spirit of the Andes in every bottle.
Awards & ratings
Recent vintages of Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2021 vintage: 95 points, James Suckling
- 2021 vintage: 93 points, Wine Spectator
- 2023 vintage: 94 points, Tim Atkin MW
About Finca Sophenia
Founded in 1998 by Roberto Luka (a former president of Wines of Argentina), Finca Sophenia was one of the first wineries to plant vines in Gualtallary, then untouched land at about 1,200 metres in the northern Uco Valley, Mendoza. Today Gualtallary is one of Argentina’s most prestigious terroirs. The 130-hectare estate grows every grape it bottles on stony, calcareous soils with only 300 to 350 mm of rain a year and big swings between hot days and cold Andean nights. That gives fresh wines with natural acidity, firm tannins and a mineral edge. Since 2020 Sophenia has become the largest certified-organic estate in Gualtallary, and its wines are sold in more than 25 countries. The name blends Sophia and Eugenia. Eugenia Luka, the founder’s daughter, now leads the new generation alongside winemaker Joaquín Martín.
