Meet Karim Mussi… one of the best-known winemakers in the Uco Valley in Argentina. Karim is known for his Altocedro winery which he founded in La Consulta in 1999, but today he makes a host of labels including Abras in Cafayate, Alandes (Wines from Along the Andes), The Phoenician, Qaramy and Los Poetas.
Find out more about Karim Mussi wines in our winery guide
Get to know your winemaker: Karim Mussi interview
What made you fall in love with wine?
It was very spontaneous, not planned at all. My father was involved in the wine industry and I always admired wine, it would catch my attention every time. When I was a child I enjoyed visiting wineries with my dad and spending time at wine stores. Similar to going to the library, I would spend hours reading labels and looking at the label design and type of bottles.
Later on, I realized that this was a way of expressing interest and beauty. All of us can sense and express beauty for something, whether it is music, paintings, food, or good wine.