Matias Riccitelli - Patagonia - Bastardo - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Bastardo is crafted from Trousseau, a rare grape variety typically found in France’s Jura region. Known for its finesse, this interpretation brings vibrant clarity, enhanced by a third whole-cluster fermentation and aging in small oak barrels, which amplify its freshness Bright red fruit notes, particularly cherry, take center stage, delivered in a refined, supple style with silky tannins. A thought-provoking wine that highlights the exciting potential of this region!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Vinification with indigenous yeasts, pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days with 30% whole grapes. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Bright red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Complex and delicate, the aromatic framework offers scents of small red berries, cherries and a spicy background.

Palate:

Rich and powerful, this cuvée offers a pure, concentrated profile with refined, silky tannins and vibrant, well-defined flavours.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Spit-roasted beef, squab with reduced gravy, pulled pork with black pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

Matias Riccitelli is crafting some of Argentina’s most exciting wines. At the foot of the Andes, over 1,000 meters above sea level, his vineyards have become a benchmark for quality in the region.

A passionate and innovative winemaker, Matias employs manual harvesting, rigorous sorting, and aging in French oak barrels. His wines are celebrated for their elegance, perfectly capturing the finesse of this remarkable terroir.

As the son of Jorge Riccitelli, crowned Winemaker of the Year in 2012 by Wine Enthusiast, it’s tempting to say the next generation is already setting a new standard.