Small Fermentaciones GSM 2022

Originating from the Cafayate region, in the Calchaquíes Valleys of Salta, Argentina, this GSM (“Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre”) cuvée draws on the vineyards of Finca Piedramonte , located at approximately 1,750 meters above sea level , for the Grenache and Mourvèdre, while the Syrah comes from Finca Río Seco . The site benefits from intense sunshine, cool nights and a terroir composed mainly of poor, well-drained soils, which allows the grapes to ripen gradually while maintaining freshness and finesse.

The vinification of this “ Pequeñas Fermentaciones ” edition begins with a co-fermentation of the Grenache and Mourvèdre varieties in stainless steel vats. Due to its later maturity, the Syrah is vinified independently. In both cases, the process is triggered using indigenous yeasts. Once fermentation is complete, the Mourvèdre, Grenache (stainless steel vats) and Syrah (oak barrels) are aged for 6 months. At the end of this process, the 3 grape varieties are blended for bottling.

This wine reveals notes of ripe red fruits , black cherries , wild blackberries , candied pomegranate, wild herbs , sweet spices and black pepper . On the palate, the texture is dense but elegant, with acidity that balances the richness and well-integrated tannins. The finish is persistent, leaving an impression of freshness revealing the imprint of the Andean terroir.

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 by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on a viticultural and oenological level, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise quality levels and 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 primarily in the foothills of the Andes, particularly in Mendoza, where desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to produce aromatic and intensely flavored wines. Some vineyards can even be planted at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters! 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.