COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Garnacha Blanca
PRODUCER
Ver Sacrum
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ver Sacrum Irreplicable is a white wine from the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, specifically from the Los Chacayes sub-region. The wine is a field blend, primarily featuring Gewürztraminer, Viognier, and Garnacha Blanca. The producer, Ver Sacrum, was founded by three friends with a mission to create fresh, lower-alcohol wines that highlight Mediterranean grape varieties, which were historically significant in Argentina but have since become less common. The vineyards are located at a high altitude of 1100 meters, contributing to the wine's character. The project emphasizes a philosophy of minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the winery.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Reviving forgotten Mediterranean grapes in Argentina.
Fact 02
Vineyards at 1100 meters elevation.
Fact 03
Field blend of Gewürztraminer, Viognier, and Garnacha Blanca.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking approach.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ver Sacrum Irreplicable is produced using a field blend of Gewürztraminer, Viognier, and Garnacha Blanca, hand-harvested from vineyards at 1100 meters. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with grapes being foot-crushed and fermentation carried out using native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging period in old French oak barrels. This approach aims to capture the essence of the high-altitude Uco Valley terroir and express the character of the chosen grape varieties.
