Opalo Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 12.5% 75cl

More than twenty years ago, Mauricio Lorca broke with convention by creating a line of wines crafted without oak, where the purity of the vineyard and varietal transparency take center stage. Following this philosophy, this wine was born: a captivating white wine that expresses the character of the Uco Valley through a balance of freshness, tension, and elegance.   A testament to just how far Argentina has come in recent years when it comes to producing superb, world class dry whites. A blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc from Vista Flores and Tupungato in the Uco, a region recognised for its cool climate and mountain soils.  Harvest takes place manually in late February, with careful cluster selection to preserve the natural freshness and aromatic intensity of the Varieties. 

Fermented in small concrete tanks with perfect natural temperature control - the varietals are fermented separately to respect its character and once blended, rests for six months on fine lees with regular bâttonage, providing texture, volume and complexity, and not an oak barrel in sight. This wine will greatly reward those who have the patience to keep in for 5 – 10 years in bottle, but it is an utter joy to drink when young. 

White Bordeaux more than meets its match here. The nose is delicate with notes of citrus fruits, minerals, fresh aromas of asparagus, pink grapefruit, and wild herbs; the palate is somehow both lean and luxurious at the same time with fantastic texture and weight despite the relatively low ABV. The combination of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc builds a vibrant, precise, and contemporary wine where each variety contributes its identity.