- 100% Semillon
- Sourced from old un-grafted vineyards in Tupungato, El Peral, established in the late 1930s
- Planted on sandy soils over calcareous gravels
- Agroecological agriculture, no herbicides
- Hand harvested and sorted into small 20kg boxes
- Whole bunch pressed
- Indigenous fermentation in French oak foudres at temperatures between 16° and 18°C
- Aged in French oak foudre for one year
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Variety:
Semillon
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AR-RIC-41-24 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2026-08-13
"Sourced from centenarian vines in El Peral planted on sand and silt soils strewn with calcareous gravels, the 2024 Viejos Vinedos En Pie Franco Semillon is a textbook example of Uco Valley Semillon that was direct pressed into foudre and aged for one year. The bouquet delivers equal measure of rounded, honeyed aromas, lifted citrus overtones and pleasantly herbal inflections, followed by a plush, spherical mouthfeel energized by mouthwatering acidity. This combination persists through the finish, effortlessly fusing the textual depth and dimension of old vines with the unwavering clarity and precision that characterize the Riccitelli portfolio."