{"product_id":"stella-crinita-petit-verdot-uco-valley-argentina","title":"Stella Crinita Petit Verdot, Uco Valley, Argentina","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eBold yet intricately layered, the 2022 Stella Crinita Petit Verdot reflects the vitality of Mendoza’s Uco Valley through biodynamic precision and artisanal care. This single-vineyard wine from Vista Flores combines rich fruit, floral spice, and textured depth for a truly distinctive expression of Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stella Crinita Vineyard Parcels (Finca Tikal Natural), 3 acres planted in 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,600 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loamy, sandy, and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demeter Certified Biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eTrellis System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 tons\/acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eStem Inclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 months in 70% concrete egg and 30% second-use oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eMaceration \/ Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 days in concrete eggs and stainless steel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eLees Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered and unfined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eCase Production (12-pack):\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alejandro Kuschnaroff and Joanna Foster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eDark and alluring in the glass, this Petit Verdot opens with aromas of plums, blackberries, and ripe figs layered over vanilla bean, baking spice, sandalwood, and hints of lavender and nag champa. The palate is plush and powerful, delivering flavors of macerated cherries, dark berries, and subtle herbal florals wrapped in a textured, velvety frame. Firm tannins from the grape and a touch of oak add grip and structure, leading into a concentrated finish of leather, spice, and dark mixed-berry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eStella Crinita is the biodynamic project of winemakers Alejandro Kuschnaroff and Joanna Foster, who farm their Vista Flores vineyard parcels with holistic care under Demeter certification. Their philosophy emphasizes living soils, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in the cellar to craft wines that fully express place. By avoiding chemical inputs and embracing native fermentation, Stella Crinita creates authentic, site-driven wines that highlight the energy and vibrancy of Argentina’s Uco Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003eBest enjoyed at 16–18 °C (60–65 °F), this Petit Verdot pairs beautifully with grilled meats, braised short ribs, hearty stews, and aged cheeses. Its floral-spiced complexity also complements dishes with aromatic herbs, game, or mushroom-based sauces. Decanting is recommended to reveal its full aromatic and textural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003eAs a single-vineyard, biodynamic wine with only 400 cases produced, this Petit Verdot offers both rarity and distinction. Concentrated yet refined, it embodies the philosophy of Stella Crinita, wines of purity, depth, and terroir expression, making it an essential discovery for those seeking Argentina’s most exciting artisanal reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Distributors of CO","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 750mL","offer_id":41611218386999,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Stella_Crinita_Petit_Verdot_Uco_Valley_Argentina.png?v=1763053992","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/stella-crinita-petit-verdot-uco-valley-argentina","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}