![]() THE ARGENTINE VINEYARDS BUYER’S GUIDE is designed as a quick study course, based on real life actual experience of two Americans who pursued and fulfilled their dream of owning a vineyard in Argentina. The knowledge obtained by the authors regarding the purchasing of an Argentine vineyard evolved from numerous trips to Argentina, many of which were month long, and the eventual understanding that things in Argentina don’t necessarily work the same way as in the US. And like most countries, very definitely Argentina has its share of bureaucracy that must be dealt with in an appropriate and effective manner. With premium vineyards in California’s Napa and Sonoma Counties fetching $300,000 per planted acre of grapes it was only a matter of time before Americans began to look elsewhere, far beyond the shores of the USA. Can an American afford a modest yet respectable vineyard, e.g. five acres in Argentina? The answer is yes if you agree that $57,500 is affordable for a small five acre vineyard capable of producing up to 8,000 750ml bottles of premium, perhaps even award winning Malbec wine each year that would retail in the USA for $12.00 - $25.00 per bottle. Selecting the best soil (“terroir”) is the first step in the vineyard buying process and also creates the first proverbial “fork in the road,” whether to buy an existing vineyard v. planting a vineyard from acquired vacant land. Both the positive and negative aspects of the vineyard purchasing process are explored as they both play important, integral parts of the ultimate success or failure of scouting for, acquiring and managing a vineyard. For those who opt to build a vineyard from scratch the selection of land is covered in detail; e.g. Agronomist’s Report, Soil’s Report, Survey, Title Insurance, Escribano’s role (lawyer who handles the process), etc. including the clearing and tilling of the land, creating an irrigational system, what types of grapes to grow (Malbec v. Chardonnay), the best water supply system (irrigation v. well), what style to plant the grapes (parral v. esperaldo) and whether or not netting (tela) and “Hail Damage” insurance are justified expenses. For those who opt to purchase an existing vineyard (finca) the entire scouting process, going under contract and closing dynamics are explored and explained. By reading this course you will shave months off of the normal vineyard scouting and buying “learning curve” and very possibly save a lot of money, time and headaches in the process. Owning a vineyard can be exciting, profitable and enjoyable, i.e. consuming wine made from your very own vineyard. Buy The Argentine Vineyards Buyer's Guide Now!
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