Description
Hand-harvested. Merlot is fermented separately while the other varieties are co-fermented
All in square cement pools with native yeast, partial whole-cluster
6,000 bottles produced
Oenologist: Juan Pablo Michelini
Aging: 6 months in cement
Although they are young wines, they have a high storage capacity, due to their vineyards and their texture and acidity.
Alcohol Grade: 14%
Size: 750 ml
“Altar Uco is the latest endeavor from beloved Tupungato-based winemaker Juan Pablo Michelini. Affectionately known as Juampi to those who’ve had the pleasure of spending any time with him, he also serves as the head winemaker at his family’s winery, Zorzal. However, this project offers a fresh perspective on what the Uco Valley and more specifically Gualtallary means in the greater conversation on South American wine. Juampi explained to us that he aims to produce “quiet wines” which require as little human intervention as possible – they are made in one or two months before spending years at rest.” – Skurnik