Vinos de Castro Moreira 'Zest' Skin Contact 2021
Primary flavours

Apricot

Blood Orange

Citrus Zest

Tangerine

Fennel

Geranium

Ginger

Orange Blossom
Details
What a stunner. Brilliant amber in colour, completely cloudy, and full of personality. Bursting with exotic florals and zesty flavours, this skin contact wine is a blend of Argentina's famous Torrontes grape with a splash of Chardonnay. It has a generous yet focussed palate. Layers of texture tangled with an array of stone fruit flavours like apricot with tangy tangerine and notes of geranium, fennel and musk. From start to finish, there's no dull moment sipping this wine. Plenty to contemplate and even more to enjoy.
The Uco Valley is one of Argentina’s best-kept secrets. The regions high altitude vineyards (planted at 1250 metres above sea level!) and semi-desert conditions make it unlike anywhere else in the world. Wines made from such a unique terroir have a distinct story to tell. A voice to be heard. And Vinos de Castro Moreira is telling it through their unique range of natural wines. Vinos de Castro Moreira wines have a clear philosophy: to produce wines that express the authenticity of their terroir — like experiencing mother nature herself. They believe the grapes can share the story of this legendary land best with a natural approach and gentle hands. That means farming organically, using only indigenous yeasts, zero preservatives and letting the wines rest unfiltered. The result? Natural wines that remain faithful to the terroir from which they come. Wines that share a unique story in each glass. Wines that taste alive!
The Uco Valley is one of Argentina’s best-kept secrets. The regions high altitude vineyards (planted at 1250 metres above sea level!) and semi-desert conditions make it unlike anywhere else in the world. Wines made from such a unique terroir have a distinct story to tell. A voice to be heard. And Vinos de Castro Moreira is telling it through their unique range of natural wines. Vinos de Castro Moreira wines have a clear philosophy: to produce wines that express the authenticity of their terroir — like experiencing mother nature herself. They believe the grapes can share the story of this legendary land best with a natural approach and gentle hands. That means farming organically, using only indigenous yeasts, zero preservatives and letting the wines rest unfiltered. The result? Natural wines that remain faithful to the terroir from which they come. Wines that share a unique story in each glass. Wines that taste alive!
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Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Uco Valley
country
Argentina
Grape type
Orange Wine
Wine Maker
Vinos de Castro Moreira
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Organic
Pairing guide
This skin contact wine is a truly unusual and utterly delicious wine, and one we’re sure you’ll fall in love with. It’s ideal for a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes, and will especially love the earthy and floral notes at the heart of delicious Middle Eastern salads. Tabbouleh, homemade hummus, falafels, and heritage grains like bulgur wheat and quinoa will work especially well, and it’s also going to be fantastic with dishes which make a star ingredient of walnuts, goats’ cheese, and combinations of feta and mint.
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Food

Spiced Pork

Thai Cuisine

Curry

Cauliflower
Tastes

Bitter

Fruity

Unique
Moods

Adventurous

Mood for something different
Seasons

Spring

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Uco Valley, Argentina
The Uco Valley is arguably home to some of Argentina's finest wine producers. This sub-region is part of the wider region of Mendoza, the premier wine-growing region in the country. Uco is slightly more unique that the rest of the region due to its higher-altitude vineyards. This often leads to wine styles with a little more balance and restraint, and they often come in with more florality than their lower-altitude counterparts. The region has seen significant investment over the years, and some of the world's household wine names now own vineyards in these parts.
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