We obtained Outstanding Scores from Vinous: Recognitions
Three of our white wines and one sparkling wine have just received notable scores from Joaquín Hidalgo, an Argentine journalist specialized by Joaquín Hidalgo, an Argentinean wine journalist who reviews wines for Vinousan online media of great prestige among consumers around the world.. These are the labels Rutini Apartado Gran Chardonnay 2018 and 2019 vintages, Rutini Antología LV and Colección Rutini Brut Nature..
Hidalgo highlights in his selection “the vibrant whites of the cool terroirs of Argentina”, where the absence of strict restrictionswhere the absence of strict restrictions gives way to a wide and creative freedom of action, playing in its production with aspects such as the diversity of terroirs and altitudes.
It also highlights the more concentrated The more concentrated character of the wide variety of white wines currently produced in Argentina due to their strongly continental character, an identity characteristic that contrasts with the more maritime profiles found in the rest of the world.This characteristic contrasts with the more maritime profiles that can be found in the rest of the world.
Distinguished wines
Rutini Apartado Gran Chardonnay 2019, 95 points
Blend of 50% Chardonnay grapes from Gualtallary and 50% from El Cepillo, Uco Valley. It undergoes 50% malolactic fermentation and is aged in lightly toasted French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second and third use for 12 months. The nose presents aromas of pear and green apple with hints of ginger. The oak shows well-integrated cedar and vanilla notes. Voluptuous and ample. Its pronounced acidity makes it agile in the mouth despite its concentration and profile marked by aging.
Rutini Apartado Gran Chardonnay 2018, 94 points
Blend composed of 50% Chardonnay from El Cepillo, 40% Chardonnay from Gualtallary, 7% Semillon from Gualtallary and 3% Pinot Gris from El Cepillo, in the Uco Valley. It has 50% malolactic fermentation and was aged in lightly toasted French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second and third use for 10 months. It has an intense yellow color with a complex nose reminiscent of vanilla and nuts, such as hazelnut and walnut. The mid-palate stands out for its great freshness and silky texture. Its flow is enhanced by vibrant acidity, unfolding cedary notes on the finish. A harmonious combination of oak and tension.
Rutini Antologia LV, 94 points
80% Chardonnay, 12% Riesling and 8% Gewürztraminer make up this blend from vineyards located in El Cepillo and Gualtallary, Uco Valley. Aged in French oak for 15 months. Intense yellow in color, it offers aromas of ripe pear and apple, with a floral side of tuberose. A second nose reveals more complexity expressed in notes of petrol, sandalwood and blond tobacco. The palate, full-bodied and unctuous, exhibits umami flavors with a woody nuance that determines its character.
Rutini Brut Nature Collection 2018, 94 points
Brut Nature sparkling wine from Gualtallary. 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 24 months in contact with its lees. Bright yellow in color, the nose is dominated by pear and apple with subtle floral and brioche notes. The amply textured bubbles offer elegant tension in the mid-palate. The acidity brings energy and prolongs the sweet dough and white fruit notes in the aftertaste. The lingering finish is reminiscent of hazelnuts.
