Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Petit Verdot 2022

Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Petit Verdot

Region: Maldonado, Uruguay

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Petit Verdot

ABV: 14%

Notes: Vegan, Vegetarian

Intense violet-red in colour, the aromatic nose combines both red and black fruits (blueberry and cherry), hints of vanilla and black pepper spice. This is an elegant full-bodied wine, the fresh acidity and silky tannins framing the spicy ripe fruits and mineral notes.

Located 11 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity and an intense canopy management. Well-draining granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, palm trees, rocky soils and granite boulders. The north-facing orientation of this particular single vineyard maximises sun exposure, guaranteeing perfectly ripe Petit Verdot grapes.

The hand harvested grapes were macerated for five days before fermentation in 80 hectolitre concrete tanks. Fermentation lasted one week at temperatures between 26 and 28ºC with twice daily pump overs. The wine was then aged on lees for 12-18 months in a mix of French oak barrels and 25 hectolitre casks. The oak was untoasted and fourth use.

Bodega Garzón is a family-owned winery in Maldonado on the Atlantic coast in southern Uruguay. They pioneered viticulture in this area over 10 years ago, and have since become the standard-bearer for premium wines from Uruguay. In November 2018, their pioneering status was recognised by Wine Enthusiast with the ‘New World Winery of the Year’ award.

https://bodegagarzon.com