4 wine proposals that are a mix of varietals and their pairings
April 22 is celebrated on International Earth Day, aimed at promoting the commitment to care for our planet, the search for harmony with nature and the orientation of productive activities towards sustainability..
We know the vital importance of our land and its elements.
The soil and water that the Andes give us in the thawing processes are a treasure with which we make our wines and we work for their preservation, as they are -together with the work of a whole team- responsible for a unique identity.
To savor the characteristic identities of two of our estates located at the foot of the Mendoza Andes , there are wines that faithfully represent them: Rutini Single Vineyard Altamira Mix and Rutini Single Vineyard Gualtallary Mix are proposals of different varietals with elegant presentations in special cases that clearly express their respective origins. Finca de Gualtallary is a stony extension of sandy alluvial soil of 150 hectares at 1,235 meters above sea level. bordered by the Las Tunas River, from which it is supplied with pure meltwater.
The precious resource obtained not only drip irrigates the vineyards planted there but is also efficiently used for fruit trees such as pear, apple, almond, olive, walnut and plum trees that give charm and character to the place. The grape varieties grown there are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. with a trellis training system.Rutini Single Vineyard Gualtallary Mix contains three wines of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.three aromatic, fresh and intense reds.
All express the full potential of this privileged terroir at the foot of the mountain range and are aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% of the blend in first-use barrels and the remaining 50% in second-use barrels.
AltamiraThey are 70 hectares in the Department of San Carlos, Mendoza, at 1,100 meters above sea level..
Su suelo es margo-limoso con un subsuelo aluvial rocoso y allí hay implantadas las Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdicchio and Verdelho varieties. with a trellis training system and drip irrigation.Rutini Single Vineyard Altamira Mix is a proposal of three varietals with all the identity of their origin: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot..
Se trata de tintos aromáticos, frescos e intensos con una crianza de 12 meses en barricas de roble francés, 50% nuevo y 50% de segundo uso .How to combine these red varietals?Both trios from Uco stand out for their medium body and medium body and deep flavors.The freshness and texture of the calcareous soils of Gualtallary and Altamira are added to this.
If we are talking about agreements, it is undoubtedly that the iconic pairing for Argentine red wines is meat: in this case we suggest those with medium fat content, accompanied by grilled or caramelized vegetables and lightly spiced sauces.In this case, we suggest those of medium fat content, accompanied by grilled or caramelized vegetables and lightly spiced sauces. For non-meat alternatives, the versatility of these red wines is infallible when pairing when paired with seitan steaks with pepper sauce, soy bolognese gnocchi or marinated chickpea and mushroom tacos.
