Description

Score: 98 pts Tim Atkin

Old Vines Semillón Patagonia 2024 comes from ancient vineyards planted in the late 1960s in Allen and Ingeniero Huergo, two historic areas of the Alto Valle of Río Negro. Grown on own roots in silty soils and managed under a strict agroecological philosophy, this Semillón revives a Patagonian legacy that is now celebrated among Argentina’s great white wines.

"A deeply elegant and complex Semillón, offering aromas of fresh citrus, white flowers, and subtle notes of vanilla. The palate is harmonious, vibrant, and balanced, with excellent tension and a long, refined finish that confirms its origin in old vines. An extraordinary white wine, with remarkable aging potential and a distinctive Patagonian identity."

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Old Vines – Patagonia

• Score: 98 pts Tim Atkin

• Type: White

• Vintage: 2024

• Varietal: Semillón

• Blend: 100% Semillón

• Vineyards: Allen and Ingeniero Huergo – Alto Valle of Río Negro

• Year of Planting: Late 1960s (own-rooted)

• Yield: 5,000 kg/ha

• Harvest: Manual, in 20 kg boxes

• Selection: Handcrafted selection prior to vinification

• Winemaking:

  • Destemmed clusters

  • Skin contact for 5 days at low temperature

  • Fermentation in French oak foudres

  • Indigenous yeasts (16–18°C)

• Aging: 8 months in French oak foudres

• Alcohol Content: 12.5%

• pH: 3.15

• Total Acidity: 7.2 g/L

• Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/L

• Region: Alto Valle of Río Negro – Argentine Patagonia

• Serving Temperature: 8 to 10°C

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Fatty fish, seafood, pastas with delicate sauces, grilled poultry, semi-hard cheeses

• Aging Potential: 30 years