Raffy - Familia Zanchetta
Tursos Blend
A dark garnet color with purple hues. On the nose it is floral, unfolding notes of plum jam, crushed black berries, violets and subtle meaty touches. On the palate it is dense with a fine-grained texture; its refreshing tannins stand out, along with flavors of sweet black fruit, pepper, clove and floral hints.
The oak is perfectly integrated; it has good tannic structure and balanced acidity with ripe yet fluid black fruit. A wine of great spiced complexity, notable for its remarkable density and exceptional finesse in its long, persistent finish.
Category: Tursos
Label: Blend
This wine has been recognized as the Best Blend in Argentina by Andreas Larsson (Best Sommelier of the World).
Technical Sheet
Line: Dionisios
Identity and Origin
Vineyard: 16 to 20 years old, Gualtallary massal selection. Planting: "pie franco" (ungrafted vines) system. Farming: no pesticides or agrochemicals, with innovative bioenergetic techniques (sound therapy and plant homeopathy). Water quality: sourced from Andean snowmelt. Irrigation: sustainable drip irrigation system. Harvest: hand-picked into 12 kg crates, staggered by block. Country: Argentina. Region: Valle Alto de Uco, Mendoza (1250 masl). Denomination of Origin: IG Gualtallary. Terroir: alluvial, sandy and stony soils. Plots: stony C3 (Malbec), sandy C1 (Cabernet Sauvignon), sandy C2 (Merlot). Quality certifications: ISO 9001, organic (certification in progress).
Analytical Profile (may vary by vintage)
Variety: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (still red wine). Color: dark garnet, almost black, with deep purple hues. Alcohol: 15%. pH / Acidity: pH 3.8. Total acidity: 5.0 g/l. Residual sugar: 1.8 g/l. Sulfites: reduced (20 ppm free at bottling; approximately 80 ppm total after 2.5 years, below international organic standards).
Vinification
Production: long pre-fermentation maceration (15 days), fermentation with indigenous yeasts (or inoculated exceptionally) and extended post-fermentation under control. Each variety is vinified separately. Sound treatment in tank: sound-harmonization process during fermentation. Production: produced and bottled on the estate.
Aging and Cellaring
Aging: 24 months in lightly toasted French oak barrels (third use), with a very subtle wood contribution. Harmonization: aging accompanied by seasonal sound frequencies for tannin polishing and organoleptic stability. Cellaring: very long aging potential.
Export markets: France, Canada and England.
Awards
| Competitions | Tasting year | Bottling year | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasted by Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier in the World | 2025 | 2021 |  |
| Tasted by Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier in the World | 2025 | 2017 |  |
| International Challenge Gilbert Gaillard | 2025 | 2020 |  |
| Tasted by Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier in the World | 2022 | 2018 |  |
| Descorchados | 2021 | 2016 |  |
| Tasted by Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier in the World | 2020 | 2018 |  |
| VINQ SUB30 | 2020 | 2017 | 93 pts Gold Medal |
| Tasted by Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier in the World | 2019 | 2016 |  |
| Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada | 2016 | 2013 |  |
