Fiano Gran Reserva 2020

Nestled in Luján de Cuyo, in the heart of Mendoza, the Fiano Gran Reserva de Caelum cuvée draws its identity from a clay-limestone terroir located at an altitude of 1,000 meters. This 23-hectare vineyard, cultivated using sustainable agriculture, benefits from a semi-arid continental climate, tempered by the effects of altitude. The generous sunshine and marked temperature range promote slow and complete ripening of the berries, allowing this grape variety from southern Italy to express a personality that is both authentic and unique in Argentina .

The harvest is carried out manually. The vinification is characterized by direct pressing of whole bunches and separation of the free-run juice. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in new 500-liter oak barrels and aging in barrels extends over 12 months with regular stirring, giving the wine texture and substance.

This wine reveals notes of candied lemon , pear , dried apricot , white flowers , toasted almond , beeswax , toasted bread and flint . On the palate, the lively attack, carried by a chiseled acidity, evolves into an enveloping substance, where the aging integrates harmoniously. The balance between freshness and roundness stretches into a persistent finish, marked by minerality, which gives this wine a remarkable length.

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been a part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the final years of the 20th century (in terms of viticulture and oenology, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise quality levels and successfully consolidate an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more specifically in Mendoza, where desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3,000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well-suited to Argentina's adopted grape variety: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now responsible for some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and black fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which produces a wine with a floral and tropical flavor. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.