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Matias Riccitelli Old Vines From Patagonia Rio Negro Semillon 2021
£210.32
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6 bottle(s) at £35.05 per bottle.
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ZHD5851621A
Matias Riccitelli Old Vines From Patagonia Rio Negro Semillon 2021
- Grapes Semillon
- Country Argentina
- Region Patagonia
- Abv 12.5%
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Complex and elegant aromas of pineapple and orange blossom Perfectly balanced palate, with subtleness, elegance, and an elegant finish.
- Awards 96 pts, Wine Advocate, 2023
The grapes were harvested at perfect maturity levels into small cases of 20kg to maintain the integrity of each cluster. A meticulous selection by hand was performed before a skin maceration of 48 hours at 10°C. 60% of the must was fermented in used French oak barrels and 40% was fermented in concrete eggs, at low temperatures between 14° and 16°C. Maturation lasted for six months with 60% aged in French oak barrels and 40% in concrete eggs
This Semillon was sourced from forgotten vines that are over 50 years old. These old vineyards are located in Río Negro in Patagonia, at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level on the 39° latitude south. Sunlight exposure is more intense than northern areas, but at this latitude the nights are much colder. This daily diurnal temperature range is excellent for the production of quality grapes; the nightly cooling-off extends
the ripening period, allowing the grapes to develop rich varietal characteristics while retaining balancing acidity.
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