Winery Matías RiccitelliOld Vines Bastardo
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Discover the grape variety: Trousseau
Supple and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, fine tannins and fresh acidity, on aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, sweet spices, dried flowers and earthy notes. Elegant palate, taut finish. Star of Jura appellations (Arbois AOC, Côtes du Jura AOC), notably on the gravelly terroirs of Montigny-lès-Arsures. Also planted in California and Portugal as Bastardo (one of Port's five noble grapes). Native Jura variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vines Bastardo from Winery Matías Riccitelli are 2018, 0, 2019
Informations about the Winery Matías Riccitelli
The Winery Matías Riccitelli is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Rio Negro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rio Negro
Southern Argentine vineyard in the high Patagonian valley (~39°S, among the world's southernmost), Limay and Neuquen terraces between 200 and 450 m, cold desert climate with abundant sunshine. Pinot Noir is the signature red king: elegant and airy with red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, wild herbs and spicy touch, lively acidity and fine tannins. Supple Merlot, floral Malbec fresher than in Mendoza, crisp Sémillon. Chiselled style.
The wine region of Patagonia
Argentina's wine frontier, cool continental climate at low altitude (~200 m), strong natural acidity. Signature Pinot Noir, now a regional emblem: fine, silky reds with signature notes of tart cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, undergrowth, violet and sweet spices, delicate tannins and taut freshness — a southern Burgundian style. Also Malbec fresher than in the north, round Merlot. Taut Sémillon, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling whites.
The word of the wine: Mutage
The act of adding alcohol to a fresh grape must or to a fermenting must.
