COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Matias Riccitelli
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Matias Riccitelli is one of Argentina's most dynamic and forward-thinking winemakers. Located in the high-altitude sub-region of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, this wine is sourced from vineyards planted on extreme, calcium carbonate-rich (limestone) soils at over 1,400 meters above sea level. The 'Sobre Suelos Calcáreos' (meaning 'On Calcareous Soils') range is dedicated to showcasing the profound influence of limestone on the structure and mineral character of the grapes. The 2021 vintage benefited from a cooler growing season, allowing the Cabernet Franc to develop slowly, preserving its vibrant acidity and capturing the wild, herbal essence of the high-altitude Andean terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown at an extreme altitude of over 1,400 meters in Gualtallary, where intense sunlight and cool nights concentrate flavors.
Fact 02
The name 'Sobre Suelos Calcáreos' highlights the vineyard's limestone-rich soils, which impart a distinct chalky texture to the tannins.
Fact 03
Fermented with 100% whole clusters in concrete vats, a technique that enhances the wine's herbal complexity and freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested manually in small cases. Fermentation takes place in small concrete vats with 100% whole bunches, utilizing native yeasts to preserve the purity of the fruit and terroir expression. The extraction is gentle, focusing on infusion rather than heavy pumping over. The wine is then aged in used French oak barrels and concrete vats for 12 months to refine the chalky tannins without masking the mineral and herbal character of the Cabernet Franc.
