Criolla is one of Argentina's mostly widely planted grape varieties but as an export wines its not really known. As a grape variety it's actually been in Argentina for quite a long time, origionally used as Holy Communion wine, this one comes from 50 year old vines and is an absolute revelation. It makes a lighter style of red, often quite pale in colour and in many ways the opposite of Malbec!
"This opens with a lovely nose of bright herbs, red fruit and peppermint. The palate is peppery, nervy and juicy, balanced by freshness and subtle tannins that add depth and dimension. Sourced from a pergola-trained criolla chica vineyard planted in 1957 in Vista Flores. Fermented and aged in concrete eggs. Drink now or hold." 95pts James Suckling 2/6/2025
