Casarena
Casarena is a true Mendoza destination for adventurers, foodies, and wine lovers. The winery was built in 1937 and sits in the heartland of Mendoza's historic winemaking region, Lujan de Cuyo. The distinctive single vineyard wines make for unique culinary pairings that will elevate any dining experience whether at the winery's world-class restaurant, your favorite local establishment or at your own dining room table.
The name “Casarena” is a creative merging of the Spanish words “casa” (house) and “arena” (sand), and is a tribute to the sand-colored stone winery and the sandy soil that their estate is built on.
Around the Winery
Casarena is elevating the Argentine wine industry with their discovery of new terroirs & single vineyard wines from some of the rarest vineyards in the world.
Agustín Alcoleas, Head Winemaker
Agustín Alcoleas is the head winemaker at Casarena. His passion for winemaking began in childhood, inspired by visits to wineries with his godfather, a winery owner & consultant. This early exposure ignited his love for the craft, leading him to pursue oenological studies at Juan Agustin Maza University.
Agustín has since worked in renowned wine regions, including Sonoma (California) and Provence & Saint-Emilion (France), while also traveling to Italy, Spain, Chile, and Uruguay to refine his expertise. For years, he has split his time between Mendoza and the Uco Valley. Agustín currently oversees all stages of winemaking at Casarena —ensuring excellence in every bottle.
Claudia Piedrahita, CEO
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Claudia attended business school in Mexico City. After moving to Mendoza with her Argentine husband, Claudia knew she wanted to work in the wine industry, which to her was an industry that "connects the deepest roots on earth and extends its arms to the most diverse people and places around the world."
With nearly a decade at Casarena, Claudia has grown within the company, gaining expertise in all aspects of the business alongside a highly skilled team. Her prior experience with renowned Argentine wineries shaped her deep commitment to the industry, and she now plays a key role in promoting Argentine wine worldwide as VP for Wines of Argentina.