Esperando a los Barbaros

Matias Michelini · Uco Valley, Argentina

Esperando a los Barbaros is a wine that reflects its terroir. Made from grapes sourced from high altitude (1,400m above sea level) in remote vineyards of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. The calcareous soils give a fresh and minty nose, with wildflowers and purity of fruit in the mouth, a firm texture, tension, and minerality.

Farming
Biodynamic practices

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Malbec

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 2000

Vessel
Fermented and aged in a cement egg

Vineyard Yield
45 hl/ha

Soil Type
Granite and limestone

Annual Production
15,000 bottles

Vinification

The grapes are not destemmed. After pressing they are left for 5 to 6 months in cement egg to age. Natural fermentation with native yeast. Natural clarification.