Michelini i Mufatto

It is the project of Gerardo Michelini, his wife and winemaker, Andrea Mufatto and Manuel, the eldest son of the couple, also a winemaker. For years, they have been contributing to place the Michelini name, together with Gerardo's brothers, among the most prestigious winemakers in this part of the world. Their main concept is to demonstrate the purity, minerality, finesse and elegance of the Uco Valley terroir. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Michelini i Mufatto Convicciones Chardonnay 2022 – TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: La Cautiva
Elevation: 1,550 masl
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard size: 1 ha
Vineyard age: 16 years
Planting density (single vineyard): 7,000 plants/ha
Yield: 4,000 kg/ha
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Soil composition: Sandy-limestone with decomposed granite
Training system: Espalier
Harvest date: March 15, 2022
Viticulture: Organic

Vinification & Aging
Whole cluster: Yes
Yeasts: Native
Fermentation vessel: 1,000 L foudre
Maceration technique: Direct press
Fermentation temperature: 23 °C, uncontrolled
Fermentation duration: 15 days
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Aging vessel size/material: 1,000 L foudre
Barrel age (if applicable): Old
Barrel type & cooperage: Foudre, Rousseau
Aging in vessel: 18 months
Bottle aging: 6 months

Analytical Data
Alcohol: 13.1% (13%)
pH: 3.4
Residual sugar: 1.8 g/L
Acidity: 6.7 g/L
Total sulfites: 70 mg/L

Winemakers: Michelini i Mufatto (Andrea Mufatto)

GY Cabernet Franc 2022 – TS

Vineyard Information
Blend of three different vineyards, all located in Gualtallary, to express the diversity of soils and climates found in this appellation.
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: Tupungato, Gualtallary
Elevation: 1,200–1,500 masl
Varietals: Malbec / Cabernet Franc
Vineyard size: Three vineyards, approx. 5 ha total
Vineyard age: 15 years
Yield: 4,500 kg/ha
Irrigation: Drip
Soil composition: Sand and limestone
Training system: VSP
Harvest date: March 5–25
Viticulture: Organic

Vinification & Aging
Whole cluster: 40% (remainder destemmed)
Cap management: Gentle pump-overs, once per day
Yeasts: Indigenous
Fermentation vessel: 10,000 L vats
Fermentation temperature: 20–28 °C
Fermentation duration: 10 days
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Aging vessel size/material: 225–500 L oak barrels
Barrel age: Average 5 years
Barrel type & cooperage: Mix of coopers
Aging in vessel: 1 year
Bottle aging: 6 months

Analytical Data
Alcohol: 13,5%
pH: 3.5
Residual sugar: 1.8 g/L
Acidity: 5.8 g/L
Total sulfites: 60 mg/L

Winemakers: Michelini i Mufatto