Via Revolucionaria Criolla Grande 2024

Matias Michelini · Uco Valley, Argentina

This Criolla Grande comes from high-altitude vineyards Campo Vidal, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza at the foothills of the Andes mountains. Bright, translucent ruby-red with a youthful glow. Aromas of ripe cherry, strawberry and raspberry and floral nuances of dried rose petals add elegance. Light-to-medium body with fresh and vibrant acidity. The fruit carries forward with juicy bright red berries and a gentle spice note that makes this wine feel pure and expressive.

Farming
Organic viticulture with biodynamic practices
No herbicides or pesticides

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Criolla Grande

Age of Vineyard
Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza

Campo Vidal, Cordón del Plata

Pergola, planted in 1972

Altitude: 3450 feet

Vessel
Concrete eggs

Vineyard Yield
78 hl/ha (4.5 tons/acre)

Soil Type
Alluvial, rocky

Annual Production
3,000 bottles

Vinification

Gentle maceration to extract flavor while keeping tannins light and silky. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in concrete eggs which promote natural movement of the wine. This preserves purity of fruit, enhances texture, and avoids any oak influence. Wine is then aged for 6 months in concrete vats then bottled with no fining; light filtration .