The Legacy of the 2023 Vintage: Quality and Prospects of Rutini Wines
After the intense work demanded by the grape harvest in late summer and early fall, we can take stock of what the new vintage will be like. and we can take stock of what the new vintage will be like.. Las contingencias climatológicas, los rendimientos, el timing The quality and profile of our wines is the result of all the care we put into harvesting and the care we put into it, and that is why we focus all our attention on it.
This season has been atypical in several respectsUntil the month of November (and even in February in an isolated way) there have been frosts in Tupungato. The summer months have been hot and -contrary to what usually happens at this time of the year in Mendoza- the temperatures have been very high. There has been little rainfall, which can lead to overripening of the grains.which can lead to overripening of the grains. This notwithstanding, thanks to the presence of high acidity in the fruit, “it has been possible to obtain fresh, intense yet fruity wines, “We have been able to obtain fresh wines, very intense but fruity at the same time”, according to our winemaker. according to our Winemaking Director, Mariano Di Paola. El resultado es una muy buena calidad tanto en tintos como en blancos, lo que nos brinda una excelente perspectiva para la producción de este año.
These weather conditions limited yields to some extent. This is why we worked to further optimize the processes based on especially orderly logistics, thus achieving the planned results, according to Gonzalo Carrasco, Chief Winemaker in charge of the production of red varieties in the team of Rutini Wines. “The wines obtained in the 2023 vintage stand out for their aromatic clarity, fruit intensity and balance in the mouth. They are elegant and have ripe, round tannins,” added Gonzalo. Gonzalo added.
The most outstanding varieties
Among the white varieties, very good Chardonnay and Sauvignon Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, which will produce clean, aromatic and crisp white wines.. En cuanto a las variedades tintas, sobresalen Malbec, a “truly exquisite” Merlot, as well as Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon; according to our Chief Winemaker.
“In all the varieties we have had a very interesting ripening because not only the sugars ripened but also the skins that were crunchy, thus giving very nice tannins. If I had to describe the 2023 vintage, I would have to say that it was a very pleasant surprise, with an extraordinary result and very good wines. We will remember this as one of the great vintages we have had. “Mariano Di Paola points out.
Sparkling wines
As for the production of sparkling wines, the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from which the base wine is made were obtained in February. “This year we obtained very good results with sparkling base with very low PH, which favors the good evolution of the product.. Fueron un enero y un febrero calurosos y, si bien no se adelantaron, se fueron solapando las variedades”, indica Nani Di Paola, Primer Enólogo a cargo de la producción de blancos y espumosos de Rutini Wines.
He also stresses that the quality of the Sauvignon Blanc obtained is surprising.which is distinguished by its aromas. “The Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Riesling – the latter being a variety that we make very little from a small plot – in general terms are of the highest quality. -the latter as a variety that we produce very little from a small plot – in general terms, we obtained a remarkable aromatic finesse. we obtained a remarkable aromatic finesse,” says Nani.“Nani emphasizes.
Promising balances that imbue us with patience, tenacity and perspectives to take care of the wine in their barrels and desks, waiting for their magical novelties with a vintage that, it seems, will give something to talk about.
