COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Michel Rolland
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos de los Siete, meaning 'vineyard of the seven,' is a distinctive collaborative wine project initiated by the celebrated Bordeaux enologist Michel Rolland and six Bordelais families. They invested in the high-altitude terroir of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina, aiming to create a world-class wine. The project leverages the unique characteristics of the region, situated around 1,100 meters at the foot of the Andes, with its well-drained, pebbly soils that promote balanced grape development. Each year, Michel Rolland crafts the final blend from the best wines produced by the participating wineries, resulting in a wine that is a true expression of this exceptional terroir and collective winemaking expertise. The 2022 vintage faced a challenging start with a cool, dry spring but ultimately yielded a promising harvest.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos de los Siete translates to 'vineyard of the seven', referring to the founding families.
Fact 02
The vineyards are located at an altitude of 1,100 meters (3,600 feet).
Fact 03
Michel Rolland personally crafts the final blend each year.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend of grapes from seven different wineries.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Clos de los Siete emphasizes precision and quality. Grapes are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted before being moved via gravity-flow into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging, primarily in French oak casks, with a portion typically aged in new, one-year-old, and two-year-old barrels, while the remainder rests in vats. This approach aims to capture the essence of the Uco Valley terroir and the characteristics of the blended grape varietals.