Matias Riccitelli : Old Vines from Patagonia Bastardo Trousseau 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Old Vines from Patagonia Bastardo Trousseau 2024 by Matias Riccitelli

Tasting

Appearance
A deep violet hue.

Nose
The bouquet reveals intense fruity aromas, subtly underscored by herbaceous and minty touches.

Palate
On the palate, this wine is both ample and remarkably fresh. It extends into a long and particularly juicy finish.

Serving and cellaring

This Old Vines from Patagonia Bastardo Trousseau 2024 has remarkable ageing potential and can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2054.

An exceptional Trousseau revealing the purity of Patagonia by Matias Riccitelli

The estate

Founded in 2009 by winemaker Matías Riccitelli, who remains its owner and director today, Riccitelli Wines first made its name in Mendoza before expanding into Patagonia in 2015. This world-renowned Argentinian estate stands out for its commitment to showcasing extreme terroirs and safeguarding an old viticultural heritage. By exploring southern areas such as Río Negro, Matías Riccitelli is bringing forgotten grape varieties and old vines back to life, producing pure, expressive wines with a strong identity that are deeply respectful of their environment.

The vineyard

The grapes come from the Allen sub-region, located in the province of Río Negro in Patagonia. This unique terroir is characterised by silty loam soils along the banks of the river. The ungrafted vines are old vines planted in the late 1960s. The vineyard is farmed according to a strict agroecological approach that rules out any use of herbicides or systemic products, keeping yields naturally low at around 5,000 kg/ha.

Winemaking and ageing

The Old Vines from Patagonia Bastardo Trousseau 2024 is harvested by hand into small 20 kg crates to preserve the integrity of the bunches. In the cellar, 25% of the harvest is kept as whole bunches, while the rest is destemmed. The berries are transferred by gravity into small French oak vats. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, at temperatures controlled between 24 and 26°C. Finally, the wine is aged in used French oak barrels until the following harvest.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from 100% Trousseau, a grape variety originating from the Jura that is also known locally as Bastardo.