South American White Wine

Argentina and Chile both produce South American White Wines of exceptional value whilst still discovering new development regions. Matias Riccitelli Matias Riccitelli is the son of renowned winemaker Jorge Riccitelli. Having worked at some of Argentina's most prestigious wineries and several vintages worldwide, Matias used his experience, knowledge and passion. He set up his winery in 2009. His vineyards cover 50 hectares in three selected sites within the premium growing region of Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. This is a young and dynamic project in which Matias seeks to express Argentine terroir's full potential. Zorzal Zorzal is an Argentinian boutique winery dedicated to producing high-quality wines since 2008. It is located at the highest point of the Uco Valley. Hailed as one of Argentina's most exclusive and well-regarded areas for viticulture, the terroir is revealed in the Zorzal wines through a respectful, non-invasive winemaking process that puts austerity before exuberance and fruit before wood. The wines have rapidly gained international recognition. Founded by the Michelini brothers, who are outstanding in their passionate leadership in the vineyards and winery, this highly regarded winemaking duo have become renowned as the trendsetters of the Argentinian winemaking scene. Piattelli Vineyards The Piattelli Vineyards lie in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, where the century-old vines are irrigated by the pure waters melting from the snow-crested peaks, significant in making their wines exquisite. At Piattelli Vineyards, great pride is taken in crafting wines with a sense of place, as each region has distinct terroirs and microclimates. Led by head winemaker Valeria Antolin, the wines are produced through her passionate pursuit of perfection. Their gravity-fed winery in Cafayate honours their commitment to sustainable practices. Piattelli Vineyards practises sustainable farming, and since 2022, they have held the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable certification. Their Mendoza vineyards are USDA-certified organic. The grapes are cultivated with arid, clean air, crystal-clear water and nutrient-rich soil, and their award-winning wines are produced with wisdom, precision and care.