The most recent Winemaker’s Night at The Vines of Mendoza was a night full of excitement and joy. One of the most acclaimed – and beloved, we must say – winemakers in Argentina, Walter Bressia, presented his Monteagrelo line at The Vines of Mendoza. All four wines, together with the winery’s grappa, were paired with some delectable appetizers prepared by Sucrée. The matching was amazing:
Monteagrelo Chardonnay 2007
Smoked salmon with sour cream on brioche bread
Monteagrelo Malbec 2007
Baby goat fried empanadas with masa criolla
Monteagrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Toasts with black pepper butter, smoked onions, aubergines and green and red pepper, and thin goat cheese threads
Monteagrelo Syrah 2007
Carne a la masa
Grappa
Pieces of quince with cheese foam
Marinaded strawberries with citrus perfume and fresh ginger
The people were fascinated with the concept of the winery and Walter’s warmth. His emphasis on how much he loves having his own, family-run bodega was touching; and having his daughter and his son-in-law accompanying him during the event evidenced that the rest of the family are just as passionate as he is.
All Monteagrelo wines are 100% varietals, while the other three lines, Profundo, Conjuro and Última Hoja, are all blends. The two first wines of the night, the Chardonnay and the Malbec, were the two “familiar” wines in the Monteagrelo line, though they keep on delighting everyone. The Cabernet Sauvignon, presented for the first time in this event, was also a pleasure of wine, with a great balance between fruit, spiciness and tannins. Then Walter’s favourite variety, the Syrah, was the last varietal presentated. The passion with which he talked about this wine was such, that it made everyone fall in love with it too. This magical night was closed by the Grappa Dal Cuore, which was very elegant and floral.
Here at The Vines of Mendoza we all know that Walter and his family are modest and humble people, but still it was a huge honor that they chose us to present their wines for the first time in our Tasting Room.
