Finca Sophenia `E`S Vino` Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Producer
Finca Sophenia
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Type
White
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The biggest and most important of Argentina`s wine regions, Mendoza includes a wide variety of altitudes and micro-climates to allow a huge range of wine styles. The main vineyard area is at the base of the Andes in the valley of the Mendoza River, with vineyards ranging from 500-1500 metres above sea level. Many early winemakers were of Italian origin and brought with them their native Barbera, Bonarda and Sangiovese. However, it is Malbec, originally from Bordeaux and the southwest of France, that has established the most successful presence in Mendoza.
Producer
The Pioneer estate winery is based in Gualtallary one of the highest districts in the Uco Valley, Mendoza at around 1200m above sea level. It was founded by Roberto Luka in 1997, naming it after his partner’s daughter Sophia and his daughter Eugenia. The sheer height means the vineyards experience abundant sun during the day and much cooler nights. This, combined with sandy and stony soils, ensures a long growing season for ripe fruit and a refreshing acidity for expressive and elegant wines that stand out. They are certified sustainable and have now been confirmed organic which will mean wines from 2023 onwards are certified.
Tasting Notes
A classic Argentinian Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and dry with a very bright greenish yellow colour. The bouquet is full of intense citric aromas of pink grapefruit, passion fruit and lime. In the mouth it is fresh with concentrated flavours of lemon, lime, gooseberry and fresh apple. Everything comes together to ceate a lovely crisp wine with a refreshing acidity and a lingering aftertaste.
Food
Lovely soft drinking but great with slow braised chicken, cod with lemon sauce and light oriental cuisine.
Media
IWSC Silver medal Best in Class 2009.
