2024 La Cayetana Criolla Blanca Mendoza, Argentina Richard Stavek 500 liters with native yeasts

500 liters with native yeasts

Long lingering finish

as its fleshy berries are difficult to press and hence are prone to leave a lot of raw material in the pomace for a second serve

and a mineral-driven spine—hallmarks of both the lieu-dit and this domaine’s new-era precision

2024 La Cayetana Criolla Blanca Mendoza, Argentina Richard Stavek 500 liters with native yeasts90% Criolla Blanca & 10% (Gewurztraminer, Viognier, and Semillon) Criolla Blanca sourced from their Lavalle vineyard planted in 2000 on sandy soils Tirvarietal blend sourced from their Los Chacayes vineyard planted in 2012 on alluvial calcareous soils with large river rocks Hand harvested Pressed separately Slow native fermentation in 5000L unlined concrete cubes Criolla Blanca was aged for 6 months in concrete eggs with lees contact Trivarietal blend