Clouds, Rock and Rhythm: How Luciano Bastías and Corazón del Sol Are Redefining Argentine Wine

At Corazón del Sol in Argentina’s Uco Valley, Luciano Bastías blends intuition, altitudeand artistry to craft wines with unmistakable identity and world-class elegance

Luciano Bastías was recently named Argentina’s Best Young Winemaker by Master of Wine Tim Atkin.

High above the clouds Luciano Bastías is crafting wines that speak with precision, power, and soul.

In vineyards grown at over 3,800 feet above sea level in Argentina’s Uco Valley, the Andes Mountains press close. Vineyards are stitched into ancient riverbeds and Bastías, recently named Argentina’s Best Young Winemaker by Master of Wine Tim Atkin, the honor is a reflection of the entire team’s dedication at Corazón del Sol.

“I'm really happy about this recognition,” Bastías said. “Because it's a reflection of the time and dedication from our entire team at Corazón del Sol. We have worked incredibly hard for years together, achieving a style of wine built on dedication and passion. If you drink a glass of CDS wine, you know it's from here.”

That sense of place starts in Los Chacayes, a terroir marked by rocky soils and wild temperature swings, where 110° days are a stark contrast to to 50° nights. These extremes produce wines with intense aromatics, herbal character and elegant textures.

Take the dynamic Corazon del Sol “Luminoso” Revana Vineyard Block 13 2022 ($70) ($100), for example. A blend of 55% Grenache, 38% Syrah, and 7% Mourvèdre, it offers a floral nose of dried roses and violets, with ripe black and blue fruits. The palate stretches wide with blackberry, herbs de Provence and a touch of anise. It’s beautifully balanced—a benchmark for how expressive GSM can be in the Andes.

Luciano Bastías in the vineyard.

“Although it’s a wine inspired by the Rhône, we have learned over 15 vintages that Los Chacayes is capable of producing Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre unlike anywhere else in the world,” Bastías said. “Our high elevation with intense sun exposure creates a GSM with a very unique identity, which is why we call it ‘Luminoso."‘“