{"title":"Matias Riccitelli | Lujan de Cuyo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Matías Riccitelli Wines from Argentina\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_8d4bbd2e-cd2e-4196-8d34-afbeff10b36b.jpg?v=1529338209\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eMatías Riccitelli is the son of renowned Bodegas Norton winemaker Jorge Riccitelli. Having worked at one of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina (Fabre Montmayou) and using the experience, knowledge and passion passed down from his father, Matías decided to set up his very own winery in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eHis vineyards cover 20 hectares located in three selected sites within the premium growing region of Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. Riccitelli is a young and dynamic project in which Matías is seeking to express the full potential of Argentine terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMATÍAS RICCITELLI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matiasriccitelli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Matías Riccitelli\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MatiasRiccitelliWines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Like Matías Riccitelli on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matiasriccitelli\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Matías Riccitelli on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/riccitelliwines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Matías Riccitelli Wines on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-old-vines-from-patagonia-semillon","title":"Matías Riccitelli Old Vines from Patagonia Sémillon 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatías Riccitelli Old Vines from Patagonia Sémillon was sourced from forgotten vines that are over 50 years old. These old vineyards are located in Río Negro in Patagonia, at an altitude of 400 metres above sea level on the 39° latitude south. Sunlight exposure is more intense than northern areas, but at this latitude the nights are much colder. This daily diurnal temperature range is excellent for the production of quality grapes; the nightly cooling-off extends the ripening period, allowing the grapes to develop rich varietal characteristics while retaining balancing acidity. The grapes were harvested at perfect maturity levels into small cases of 20kg in order to maintain the integrity of each cluster. A meticulous selection by hand was performed prior to a skin maceration. Sixty per cent of the must was fermented in used French oak barrels and 40% was fermented in concrete eggs. Maturation lasted for six months with 60% aged in French oak barrels and 40% in concrete eggs. This wine has all the seriousness, subtleness, elegance and nuances that old Sémillon is capable of. A greenish yellow with golden tones. Complex and elegant aromas of citrus, white flowers and vanilla lead to a perfectly balanced palate, with an elegant finish. [#intro]A complex and intense Sémillon with a rich, nutty flavour that goes on for ever...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matías Riccitelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13812395245626,"sku":"A23RICCITELLIOVS-1","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Old_Vines_Semillon_New.jpg?v=1538552543"},{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-old-vines-from-patagonia-merlot","title":"Matías Riccitelli Old Vines from Patagonia Merlot 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eMatías Riccitelli Old Vines from Patagonia Merlot was sourced from forgotten vines that are over 60 years old. This rediscovered vineyard is situated along the Rio Negro's riverside, in Allen, Rio Negro, Patagonia. Situated on the 39° latitude south, the sunlight exposure can be intense, but the nights are cool. These diurnal temperature swings, encourage a longer ripening period and flavour concentration in the berries. The ungrafted vines are grown in sandy, clay loam soils and are cultivated traditionally with a Vertical Shoot Positioning training system and are irrigated via flooding. Fifty per cent of the wine was aged in first, second and third use barrels, while the remaining 50% was aged in French oak vats of 1000 litres. Elegant aromas of wild dark fruits are layered with subtle hints of vanilla, chocolate and spice. Complex and rich on the palate, with smooth ripe tannins and a long, generous finish. 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Ageing takes place in the same French oak vats for a further 12 months. Deep purple in colour the Tinto de la Casa has a floral and spicy nose. Complex, rich and soft tannins.[#intro] A unique red wine that is the result of co-fermenting Malbec from two different vineyards...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matías Riccitelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23746038595642,"sku":"A23RICCITELLITINTO-1","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Tinto_de_Casa.jpg?v=1569508482"},{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-this-is-not-another-lovely-malbec","title":"Matías Riccitelli This is Not Another Lovely Malbec 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatias Riccitelli is the son of renowned winemaker Jorge Riccitelli. Having worked at some of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina and several vintages around the world, Matias used his experience, knowledge and passion and set up his own winery in 2009. His vineyards cover 50 hectares located in three selected sites within the premium growing region of Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. This is a young and dynamic project in which Matias is seeking to express the full potential of Argentine terroir. The hand harvested Malbec grapes are matured in small concrete vats to retain the purity of fruit and the final wine was bottled without fining or filtration. Pure fruit-driven notes of wild raspberry and ripe plum are layered with delicate floral notes. 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All the grapes are hand-harvested once they have reached optimal maturity and then carefully selected prior to vinification. 50% of the grapes were gently pressed prior to fermentation, while the remaining 50% were fermented on the skins, resulting in complex flavour development. Fermentation took place with wild yeasts in clay amphora and continued to age for eight months, before being bottled without fining or filtration. A golden toned wine with complex and fine aromas of citrus fruit, white floral notes and subtle vanilla highlights. Perfectly balanced on the palate, with lovely volume and an elegant finish. 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The grapes are sourced from the traditional vine growing sites of Allen and Ing Heuergo in the province of Rio Negro, Patagonia, approximately half way between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The ungrafted, low-yielding vines were planted at the beginning of the 1970s and they are cultivated naturally following organic principles resulting in wines that are expressive of the terroir and their varietal characteristics. The carefully selected fruit, of which 30% was kept as whole-bunches, was fermented in small French oak vats and then aged for a further eight months in French oak before being bottled without being fined or filtered. This elegant red wine offers aromatic complexity with wild red-berried fruits and mineral notes complemented by spicy, floral hues. Refreshing and silky, this is light but with good structure and a long finish. 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