Old Vines, New Tricks – Riccitelli’s Semillon from Patagonia
Matías Riccitelli's Old Vines Semillon is what happens when forgotten 50-year-old vines in Patagonia’s Río Negro get the comeback they deserve—and absolutely crush it.
Grown at 400 meters above sea level on the 39th parallel south, this Semillon gets bathed in fierce Patagonian sun by day and chilled out by icy nights, building character with every degree of temperature swing. That slow, balanced ripening? It’s what gives this wine its serious depth and zippy freshness.
Hand-harvested into tiny 20kg boxes to treat each bunch like royalty, this Semillon undergoes a bit of a split personality in fermentation—60% in old French oak barrels, 40% in cool concrete eggs—because nuance matters. The result? A golden-hued beauty with citrus blossom, white flowers, and just a touch of vanilla floating over a sleek,full structured palate.
🍋 Tastes like: Lemon curd, honeysuckle, and a whisper of oak
⛰️ Feels like: Patagonia in a glass—crisp, wild, and quietly powerful
🧀 Pairs with: Soft cheeses, shellfish, or a moment of deep reflection
This isn’t your grandma’s white wine (but she’d totally love it). Elegant, layered, and effortlessly cool—Old Vines Semillon is a quiet legend.
