Vallisto Criolla Chica

Vallisto · Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

The vineyard is located in the Quebrada de Hualfin at 2600 meters above sea level. It has been farmed with the same natural practices for the last 120 years by the local Suarez family. This very old plot is located on a small terrace between the Andes foothills and the Santa Maria river. This wine displays red fruits such as pomegranate and cherries, both in nose and mouth. Bright natural acidity translates into a nice tension balanced with elegant tannins.

Farming
Organic farming practices

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Criolla Chica

Age of the vineyard
Planted in 1898

Vessel
6 months in concrete vats

Vineyard Yield
21 hl/ha

Soil composition
Free clay soils with stone floors and decomposed granite

Annual production
9,000 bottles

Vinification
The style of this wine is determined by the freshness of the grapes, that’s why picking time has to be extremely precise. This wine is meant to show the landscape where it is grown, that’s why no oenological product is added (only very low levels of sulfites during crush).Fermented with native yeasts, and maceration is done with soft manual punch downs during fermentation. 10% of whole cluster fermentation. No acid correction. Naturally undergo malolactic fermentation.