Matias Riccitelli has built a reputation for making Argentine wines with energy
Clos Roareti stands apart from lighter regional Merlot styles
Careful vineyard management and measured oak ageing bring polish without excess
a patchwork of volcanic and clay loam soils that produces Chardonnay of depth
a benchmark expression of late harvest winemaking in America
2021 LG Valbuxán Tinto Lexítimo, Telmo Rodríguez Riedel Glassware Matias Riccitelli has built aGranite Pulse This is Galician red wine with mountain air, wild fruit and a beautiful sense of tension. From Valdeorras, it opens with red cherry, wild blackberry and tart plum, then moves into violet, dried herbs, white pepper, balsamic notes and a cool granite like minerality. It feels bright and lifted rather than heavy, with the kind of aromatic detail that makes Menca and its local companions so compelling. The palate is medium bodied, juicy and