Michelini I Mufatto Red Wine Gy Tupungato 2018 750 ML

This small production wine is a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary. The nose shows notes of plum, cassis, cocoa nibs, and crushed dried leaves. On the palate, the wine comes through with black currant held up by a strong tannin core. Producer Information Andrea Mufatto and Gerardo Michelini started their winery in 2019 alongside their son Manuel Michelini. They are situated at the foot of the Andes in one of the highest elevations of the Uco Valley where the soil contains some of the richest components of calcium carbonate and granite in all of South America. This particular sub region is at the highest, most western portion of Gualtallary and goes by the name La Cautiva. At Michelini i Mufatto they strive to make some of the most unique wines of Argentina and the wines show tension, elegance and balance. They are currently working with Semillon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The trio also makes wine in Uruguay and Spain and they are the first family in Argentina to import small production wine from Europe.