Finca La Anita Sauvignon Blanc 2021 75cl

With Sauvignon Blanc grapes coming from a specific plot on the estate this is clearly a wine where quality is put first.

The vineyard is situated 900m above sea level and high altlitude together with large difference between day and night temperature means for a Sauvignon Blanc with concentrated, ripe flavours yet retained delicate aromatics.

A cool fermentation encourages the aromatic complexity of the wine and periodic lees stirring adds to a stunning mouthfeel.

This wine is a perfect, zesty aperitif, but has a richness that works well with a wide range of foods like fish dishes or tangy cheeses.

Finca La Anita was purchased in the 1990s by chemical engineer Manuel Mas who was spending time travelling around Europe, where he became more and more inspired by the continent's wine culture. Having visited many smaller wineries in Italy, he decided on his return to plant vines in the then unheralded region of Alto Agrelo in Mendoza.

Finca La Anita, named after his mother, was to be the first vineyard in the area dedicated to premium wines rather than mass-produced bulk wines. Over the next 20 years, Mas established Finca La Anita on the domestic and international stage before finally stepping down to enjoy his retirement with his family.

Since 2016, Origin WIne has been the custodian of this precious site, further honing the quality of its wines. Today, the vineyard covers 72 hectares, a combination of high-altitude (1,000mt) plantings of largely Bordeaux varieties served by the ideal combination of rich soils and the natural water stream of the Andes Mountains. Winemaker Denis Vicino has taken over the reins, crafting each bottle with passion and ensuring that Finca La Anita has earned the title of the first premium winery estate in Alto Agrelo, Mendoza.