COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Friulano, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Bodega Piedra Negra
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bodega Piedra Negra Gran Lurton Blanco 2021 is a white wine from Argentina's Uco Valley, Mendoza. It is a unique blend primarily composed of Friulano, with contributions from Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine pays homage to the white wines of Friuli, Italy, a region with which the producer, François Lurton, has a deep appreciation. François Lurton, a member of a prominent Bordeaux winemaking family, founded Bodega Piedra Negra and was a pioneer in establishing vineyards in the high-altitude Uco Valley. The region's high elevation and specific soil type contribute to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A tribute to Italian Friuli, a region François Lurton cherishes.
Fact 02
Features Friulano, a grape less commonly found in Argentina.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted at a high altitude of 1,100 meters.
Fact 04
Soils are gravelly and alluvial, similar to Bordeaux's Pessac-LĂ©ognan.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bodega Piedra Negra Gran Lurton Blanco begins with manual harvesting in crates, with grapes selected at their aromatic peak. A pre-fermentation maceration is followed by pressing. Fermentation occurs in barrels, with a portion undergoing malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged on its fine lees with regular stirring, and the Friulano component spends nine months in French oak barrels. The winery practices organic farming.
