2022 Bodega Piedra Negra L'Esprit de Chacayes Tunuyan, Argentina

The 2022 vintage is cooler, with average and maximum temperatures below the historical average of the last 24 years. Maximum temperatures in February and March (the grape ripening period) were 28°C, compared to historical averages of 35 and 33°C, respectively. These moderate highs allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their natural acidity.

Winemaker’s Notes: The color is deep and intense cherry red with purple reflections. The nose is given by the côt, which has a great freshness reminiscent of red berries and, above all, a floral component that is very present in the Los Chacayes area, along with the Violet. The subtlety of its tannins inspires both sweetness and concentration. The wood does not interfere with the aromatic expression of the wine but contributes to its volume and roundness. The natural acidity of our Terruño de Los Chacayes gives this wine its elegance and depth.

Winemaking: Manual selection of bunches and berries. Once the grapes are in the egg we start fermentation immediately with selected yeasts to avoid oxidation. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in 25 days, with very gentle pumping over during the first week and then we do not touch the wine anymore. Once fermentation is finished, we devat and press the wine. In this line we always privilege freshness and fruit over extraction.