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Bodegas Mauricio Lorca
At the age of 21 Mauricio Lorca was all set to begin studying medicine and become a doctor. Around this time, however, a representative from the Mendoza School of Enology came to give a presentation to Mauricio and his fellow students. From that moment onwards, much to the bemusement of his family, Mauricio decided to dedicate his life to making wine. His career began at the world famous Catena Zapata winery; two years later he joined Michel Torino in Salta in the far north of the country. Later, aged just 24, he returned to Mendoza as Head Winemaker at Luigi Bosca. Four years later he took a similar post at the giant Finca la Celia winery. In all of these ventures Mauricio achieved great results and won the respect of many, so much so that he now advises more than 20 wineries in Argentina.
In 2002 he established his own winery in Perdriel in Lujan d Cuyo, 25km from the centre of Mendoza, Bodega y Viñedos Mauricio Lorca, where he produces a wide range of wines. Mauricio is one of the few winemakers in Argentina distinguished by the American wine critic Robert Parker with a score of 96 points. He is a man who puts his heart and soul into winemaking, because he is a perfectionist. The results are beautifully crafted, deeply concentrated yet elegant wines. Once asked what grape variety he would compare himself to, he said Petit Verdot, with good colour and structure.
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There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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