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:
A dry and cool spring was followed by a rainy February. Cooler days with cloud cover prolonged the ripening period throughout summer, however the temperatures rose in March which enabled the fruit to reach good maturity. 2021 produced fresh wines with good fruit expression.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
As the name alludes, the Trinità is a precise three-grape blend. Trinità’s Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes are grown on 30-to 70-year old vines, located in the prestigious Luján de Cuyo DOC, Agrelo and the Uco Valley. Cultivated with arid clean air, crystal clear water, nutrient rich soil and following a meticulous, low volume process, the vines are carefully managed to produce low yields of concentrated fruit.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Each variety was harvested by hand in 18kg cases, the grapes were carefully selected before being destemmed. A proportion of the grapes were fermented with selected yeasts in small tanks of 5,000 litres; a proportion in egg shaped concrete tanks and the final proportion in barrels. Fermentation temperatures were controlled between 25°C and 28°C. Manual punch-downs took place to break the cap of solids, at the beginning of the fermentation this took place four times per day, reducing to twice per day. The free-run juice was separated from the pressed juice. Malolactic conversion was completed in barrels. The wines were matured in French and American oak barrels for 13 months.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
Trinità tantalizes the senses with aromatic notes of plum and raspberry, complemented by hints of coffee, chocolate and spice, which unfold across the palate. A beautifully balanced wine with ripe tannins, an opulent texture and a long, intense finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Malbec 73%, Cabernet Sauvignon 21%, Merlot 6%.