i. Biography
Coming Up
At Grupo Avinea, Juan Pablo Murgia’s early brief was production leadership: he served as Head Winemaker until 2025, then moved into the head of winemaking role at Rutini from 2025. The throughline in that work is regional definition, with Mendoza used not as a backdrop but as the point of reference.
Where They Are Now
At Bodega Argento, the work is framed around place and distribution alike. Juan Pablo Murgia has said the aim is to give the consumer "a taste of Mendoza and a taste of a part of Agrelo," and he has also put the market realities in plain terms: "Selling wine at home has been a lot easier than exporting it."
Career - Technical Director — Grupo Avinea - Winemaker — Bodega Argento - Head Winemaker — Grupo Avinea (until 2025) - Head of Winemaking — Rutini (from 2025)
Signature
The signature bottlings associated with Juan Pablo Murgia are built around vineyard designation and estate expression: Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Estate Bottled Malbec, and Estate Reserve Malbec.
Honors
Juan Pablo Murgia has received Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2021 — Best Young Winemaker (2021). Best Young Winemaker (2021) places Juan Pablo Murgia within the younger generation of Argentine winemaking to be watched for technical responsibility and clear regional intent.
FAQ Where did Juan Pablo Murgia work before? Juan Pablo Murgia's earlier career included Grupo Avinea and Rutini. What recognition has Juan Pablo Murgia received? Best Young Winemaker (2021).
