Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
The Piattelli Vineyards lie in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, where the century old vines are irrigated by the pure waters melting from the snow crested peaks; significant in making their wines exquisite. At Piattelli Vineyards great pride is taken in crafting wines with a sense of place, as each region has distinct terroirs and microclimates. Led by head winemaker Valeria Antolin, the wines are produced through her passionate pursuit of perfection. Their gravity fed winery in Cafayate honours their commitment to sustainable practices. Piattelli Vineyards practises sustainable farming and since 2022 they have held the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable certification. Their Mendoza vineyards are USDA certified organic. The grapes are cultivated with arid clean air, crystal clear water and nutrient rich soil and their award-winning wines are produced with wisdom, precision and care.

THE VINTAGE
2022 was characterised as a typical vintage, without any extremes of weather, allowing the normal phenological development of the vine to take place. The season saw lower than average rainfall, which reduced disease pressure in the vineyard and resulted in good concentration in the fruit. Harvesting took place mid-March.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
From high in the Andes surrounding Salta come Piattelli’s Cafayate wines, grown at an elevation of over 1,795 metres. The distinctively colourful Argentinian mountains are formed of many geological layers. The splendour of this area lies in the pure water and extreme thermal amplitudes. The diurnal temperature differences create longer ripening periods, which concentrates the flavours in the grapes, with the cooler evenings encouraging a balancing freshness. Additionally, the Malbec grapes develop thicker skins to cope with the intensity of the UV rays at this altitude, which further concentrates the flavours and richness of colour in the wine. This makes it not only one of the most beautiful, but also one of the premier grape growing regions in the world.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Made from the fruit representing the best of the crop. The grapes were hand-picked and destemmed, before being fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts. Post fermentation maceration lasted for two weeks to extract flavour, colour and structure-giving fine tannins. When fermentation was complete, the wine was racked to first-use French oak barrels, where it went through malolactic conversion and was aged for 12 months.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A rich and inky Malbec full of aromas of blueberries, cedar and spice. Opulent and textured, with wonderful fruit concentration and beautifully integrated oak, through to a long, persistent finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Malbec 100%.