Santiago Achával

Santiago Achával is an Argentine winemaker, and the founding partner and president of Achával-Ferrer Winery from founding in 1998 until 2013.[1]

He founded Matervini in 2010, and serves as president and winemaker.[2]

Biography

Achával became interested in wine after taking weekend trips with friends to the Napa Valley while completing an MBA at Stanford in 1989. After completing his studies, he returned to Argentina and began his career as a winemaker.[3]

Achaval-Ferrer wines have been highly ranked by Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator.[4][5][6]

Other activities

2006 to Present: Consulting Winemaker for Vines of Mendoza and its Recuerdo wines

2007 to 2013: Winemaker for Hand of God Wines, Mendoza

2008 to Present: with the Madsen family, the Achavals founded The Farm Winery in Paso Robles, CA

See also

References

  1. ↑ Achaval-Ferrer.com
  2. ↑ Orsini, Nicolás (8 June 2017). "Conociendo Bodega Matervini". Nicolás Orsini Blog (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Goode, Jamie. "Visiting Mendoza, Argentina – Part 6: Achaval Ferrer". Wine Anorak. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Teague, Lettie (13 June 2017). "The Latest from Argentina: Malbecs from Argentina's Mendoza Region". Food & Wine. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Kramer, Matt (4 June 2010). "The Master of Malbec: Santiago Achával". Wine Spectator. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "The Price of Dirt. Wine Enthusiast. May 2007". 22 March 2008.
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