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2024 La Cayetana Criolla Blanca Mendoza, Argentina
$23.00
90% Criolla Blanca & 10% (Gewurztraminer, Viognier, and Semillon)
Criolla Blanca sourced from their Lavalle vineyard planted in 2000 on sandy soils
Tirvarietal blend sourced from their Los Chacayes vineyard planted in 2012 on alluvial/calcareous soils with large river rocks
Hand harvested
Pressed separately
Slow native fermentation in 5000L unlined concrete cubes
Criolla Blanca was aged for 6 months in concrete eggs with lees contact
Trivarietal blend was aged for 2 years under flor in 400L French oak and used as a ‘dosage’ at blending/bottling
-From the importer
Specs
- Country Argentina
- Style White Wine
- Producer La Cayetana
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Criolla Blanca, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Semillon
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Fresh Seafood, Fried Food
- Characteristics Wild Side, No Sulfur, Orchard Fruit, Oxidative
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