Matias Riccitelli : Old Vines from Patagonia Chenin Blanc 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2023 cuvée from Matias Riccitelli

Tasting

Nose
On the nose, this wine opens with aromas of beeswax and white flowers, complemented by touches of green apple, citrus, and wet stone.

Palate
On the palate, its ample texture and light tannins are accompanied by beautiful bitters reminiscent of oolong tea. Fresh and balanced, it offers a beautiful aromatic persistence.

A fresh and complex white wine from Patagonia

The property

Son of the famous Argentine winemaker Jorge Riccitelli, Matias Riccitelli founded the eponymous estate in 2009. Located in the province of Mendoza, this estate oversees a 20-hectare vineyard spread over three unique terroirs at the foot of the Andes.

Matias Riccitelli passionately crafts Argentine wines whose refinement and aromatic richness are recognized beyond borders.

The vineyard

This cuvée from Matias Riccitelli is a wine from Patagonia made from vineyards located in the province of Rio Negro. Averaging over sixty years old, the vines are planted at an altitude ranging from 435 to 500 meters on a soil composed mainly of alluvium and silt.

Vinification and aging

Hand-harvested, the grapes undergo rigorous sorting before a 48-hour skin maceration. Fermentation is 50% in amphorae with the skins, 50% in ovoid concrete vats. Aged for 8 months in the containers used for fermentation, then blended. Wine not fined and not filtered.

Blend

Chenin blanc (100%).