2019 – 95 pts James Suckling 2019 – 95 pts James Suckling 2017 – 94 pts James SucklingSelected parcel
2019 – Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
2017 – 94 pts Descorchados
2017 – 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
2017 – Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
2016 – 94 pts James Suckling
2015 – 94 pts James Suckling
2014 – 94 pts James Suckling
2019 – Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
2017 – 94 pts Descorchados
2017 – 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
2017 – Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
2016 – 94 pts James Suckling
2015 – 94 pts James Suckling
2014 – 94 pts James SucklingHeritage
2017 – Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
2016 – Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
2016 – 92 pts James Suckling
2012 – 93 pts Andreas Larsson
2012 – Double Gold Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
The 2020 harvest season was extremely dry. The decrease in snow in the winter months caused a shortage of water, the flow of the rivers was 60% lower than the historical average and rainfall was 40% lower than the historical average; this situation reduced the yield of our vineyard producing lower yields and grapes with higher concentration. We had a warm summer, cooling towards the end, in February, which made us achieve perfect sanitation to obtain quality grapes to make great wines
The climate was dry (rainfall 20-60% lower than usual), producing small berries and slightly lower yields; temperatures were colder overall. The 2019 harvest took place approximately 1 to 3 weeks earlier than usual, with grapes in perfect condition, without botrytis or peronospora problems.
Cool nights and great thermal amplitude between day and night: The summer of 2017 began warm, followed by the cooling effect of the Pacific on the Andes during the months of February, March and April, resulting in a slightly early harvest (two weeks ahead) in 2018. This, in addition to the lower rainfall (around 30% less rain), resulted in an optimal balance in the fruit, with a wonderful natural acidity, great aromatic expression in each region and soft tannins.
Exceptional quality for this vintage. Low yields, early harvest and perfect balance. After pruning we had moderate frosts that affected our performance in the vineyard. Overall we had a dry, sunny year with no significant rainfall during the crucial harvest months.
Excellent balance. Due to the combination of autumn rains, cool summer and early harvest, we obtained wines with low alcohol levels and higher acidity than usual.
The wines are characterized by a perfect concentration and elegance, which augurs a great potential for aging. Cold weather throughout the summer, together with heavy frosts in spring, restricted production. The frost mainly affected the eastern and northern regions of Mendoza and San Juan. It also caused damage in some areas of the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo
Optimal quality and normal yields. Very favorable climate during sprouting and cool in summer, favored the obtaining of wines with higher than normal acidity, intense aromas and soft and velvety tannins, we had the possibility to wait for the clusters on the plant without any problems due to the climatic conditions.
Harvests with low natural yields determine wines with oenological quality. The combination of a generalized frost and a strong Zonda wind in the budding stage caused losses in our yields, which allowed us to obtain wines of great depth and concentration
