Michelini i Mufatto - 'Certezas' Semillon 2021

Andrea Mufatto and Gerardo Michelini started their winery in 2019 alongside their son Manuel Michelini. They are situated at the foot of the Andes in one of the highest elevations of the Uco Valley where the soil contains some of the richest components of calcium carbonate and granite in all of South America. This particular sub region is at the highest, most western portion of Gualtallary and goes by the name La Cautiva. At Michelini i Mufatto they strive to make some of the most unique wines of Argentina and the wines show tension, elegance and balance. They are currently working with Semillon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The trio also makes wine in Uruguay and Spain and they are the first family in Argentina to import small production wine from Europe.

This 100% hand harvested Semillon is from a single plot in the Finca Manoni vineyard inside the Uco Valley. Left 50% whole cluster and fermented in 1000L oak foudre where wine is aged for a year and a half.

"A wine that always deserves its place on the podium alongside South America's very best whites, this stunning Semillón hails from a 120-year-old parcel in El Peral. Aged under a thin veil of flor - there's less of it in a cool vintage - this is floral, yet understated with citrus and green apple flavours, negligible oak, haunting minerality and a salty nuance. Don't be in a hurry to drink this. 2024-30." 97 Points, Time Atkin

Producer: Michelini i Mufatto

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

Varietal: Sémillon

Appellation: El Peral

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml