Paso a Paso Wines 'Los Abandonados' Semillon, La Consulta, Argentina

In the southern reaches of the Uco Valley, where sunlight filters through the Andes and abandoned old vines find new life, Paso a Paso Wines crafts the ‘Los Abandonados’ Semillón, a luminous and contemplative white that captures both the wild beauty and quiet strength of La Consulta. Born from forgotten vineyards lovingly restored, this wine honors Argentina’s viticultural past while expressing the purity and texture that define modern Mendoza whites.

Product Details:

• Producer: Paso a Paso Wines
• Region: La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
• Grape Variety: 100% Semillón
• ABV: 13.2–14.1% (depending on vintage)
• Farming Practices: Organic principles; minimal intervention
• Vine Age: Old vines (50–70 years)
• Soil Type: Alluvial soils with gravel and limestone over sandy clay
• Fermentation: Native yeast fermentation in concrete eggs and neutral oak barrels
• Aging: 8–10 months on lees for texture and complexity
• Production Quantity: Limited, single-parcel release
• Fining/Filtration: Unfined and unfiltered

Sensory Description:

The ‘Los Abandonados’ Semillón reveals subtle aromatics of lemon balm, white peach, and chamomile, unfolding into layers of beeswax, lanolin, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is rich yet taut, offering flavors of pear, quince, and preserved lemon woven with saline minerality and gentle herbal undertones. The texture is waxy and mouth-coating, balanced by precise acidity that drives a long, elegant finish. It’s a wine that bridges freshness and depth, both contemplative and alive with quiet energy.

Awards & Accolades:

• 94 Points – 2021 Vintage – Awarded: 2023 – Tim Atkin MW
• 93 Points – 2020 Vintage – Awarded: 2022 – Vinous Media
• Gold – 2021 – Argentina Wine Awards

Winemaker’s Background:

Founded by Paula González and Santiago Bernasconi, Paso a Paso Wines is a small, independent winery dedicated to low-intervention winemaking and the revival of neglected vineyard sites across Mendoza. Their work with forgotten old vines, hence “Los Abandonados,” reflects a deep respect for Argentina’s viticultural heritage. Focused on authenticity, texture, and terroir, Paso a Paso crafts wines that are intimate portraits of place, shaped by patience and gentle hands rather than technology.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F) in a Burgundy or universal white wine glass. Excellent with green salads, grilled asparagus, or citrus-dressed seafood. It also pairs beautifully with herbed roast chicken, goat cheese, or vegetable risotto.

Textural, focused, and quietly profound, Paso a Paso ‘Los Abandonados’ Semillón is a soulful expression of Mendoza’s high-altitude terroir, a wine that breathes life into forgotten vines and transforms history into harmony.