Matias Riccitelli

Torrontes 'Rio Negro'

Torrontes 'Rio Negro'

Torrontes Rio Negro
  • 100% Torrontes
  • Mixture of clones (some more saline and some aromatic)
  • Sourced from two ungrafted, old-vine vineyards planted in the 1960s
  • Hand-harvested
  • 50% of the grapes see skin contact during fermentation
  • Sourced from long-term leased, VSP-trained vineyards in Patagonia’s Rio Negro subregion
  • Fermented and aged in clay amphorae for 8 months
  • Unfined and unfiltered

Info

Producer:
Matias Riccitelli
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Rio Negro
Variety:
Torrontes
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AR-RIC-31-23 6/750ml

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REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2019
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-03-01
"A unique, serious torrontes with plenty of yellow blossom and herbs. Orange peel and cloves. Full-bodied on the palate with plenty of tannins. An austere expression here with skin contact. Dry and deliciously chewy finish. Drink now or hold."
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2019-10-31