Michelini i Mufatto

Es el proyecto de Gerardo Michelini, su esposa y enóloga, Andrea Mufatto y Manuel, el hijo mayor del matrimonio, también enólogo. Desde hace años, contribuyen en colocar al apellido Michelini, junto a los hermanos de Gerardo, entre los viticultores más prestigiosos de esta parte del mundo. Su concepto principal es el demostrar la pureza, la mineralidad, la fineza y la elegancia del terroir del Valle de Uco.

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