i. Biography
He was born in Mendoza, and that point of origin sits quietly under the work rather than being staged in front of it. That sort of understatement suits a practice built on patience, precision, and the long view.
The Climb
The dual brief at Bodega Chañarmuyo asks for two readings at once: agronomist and winemaker. Matías Prieto holds both, moving from vineyard to cellar with the practical eye of an Ingeniero Agrónomo and the translating work of a winemaker. The value here is not in theatrics but in the accumulation of fieldwork, seasonal discipline, and technical attention that serious wine work requires.
Today
The present tense of the work sits where site character meets bottle. Matías Prieto’s perspective is rooted in an understanding that wine is made within a wider community, and he speaks to the depth of professional talent around him in Argentina. That frame matters: the role is not solitary, but part of a larger network of growers, colleagues, and makers that shapes the cadence of Argentine wine.
Signature
The signature wines associated with Matías Prieto map a useful range of styles: Gen del Alma Jijiji Chenin Blanc 2023, Gen del Alma Seminare Malbec 2020, and Lorenzo LoSagrado Cabernet Franc 2019. Read together, they show a consistent hand across distinct expressions, with each bottle carrying its own register while holding to the same disciplined approach. The range suggests lifted brightness, structural depth, and focused elegance without needing to overstate any of them.
In Their Words “I think the Argentina has a tremendous nursery of professionals and colleagues who work exceptionally.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Matías
What is Matías Prieto's craft?
Winemaker — Bodega Chañarmuyo (La Rioja, Argentina).
