COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Escala Humana Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Escala Humana Livverá Sangiovese 2022 is a red wine from the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. Produced by Escala Humana Wines, founded by Germán and Ayelén Masera in 2015, the wine is part of their 'Livverá' project, which focuses on authentic expression and forgotten vineyards. This particular Sangiovese is a rare example of the grape grown in a cold-climate, high-altitude environment, with vines dating back to the mid-20th century. The producer's philosophy centers on understanding terroir and employing sustainable viticulture with minimal intervention to reveal the essence of the origin and vintage.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sangiovese vines planted in 1952 and 1968 by European immigrants.
Fact 02
Fermented with native yeasts in concrete eggs.
Fact 03
A rare cold-climate expression of Sangiovese from Argentina.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking to showcase terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Escala Humana Livverá Sangiovese 2022 is produced using 100% destemmed Sangiovese grapes. Fermentation occurs in concrete eggs or vessels with native yeasts, followed by aging in concrete for 3 to 8 months. This process emphasizes minimal intervention and avoids oak aging, aiming to preserve the wine's natural character. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley and are hand-harvested. Sustainable farming practices are employed in the vineyards.
