Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
spicy Thai curry, roasted pork, grilled lobster
✨ Technical Specifications
Durigutti's interpretation of Viognier showcases the versatility of Mendoza's high-altitude terroirs, proving that the region can produce white wines of immense character alongside its famous reds. Sourced from select vineyards where warm days and cool mountain nights preserve the grape's delicate aromatics, the Durigutti brothers apply their signature low-intervention winemaking philosophy to this Rhône native. By utilizing concrete vats and native yeasts, they capture the classic, exotic profile of Viognier—characterized by white peach, apricot, and soft floral notes—while maintaining a bright, refreshing acidity and a beautifully textured mouthfeel that avoids the oiliness sometimes associated with the variety.
🍾 About the Producer
Durigutti Family Winemakers was established in 2002 by winemaking brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, who sought to champion Argentina's heritage terroirs through precise, artisanal winemaking. Their viticultural base centers on Finca Victoria in Las Compuertas, a historic high-altitude appellation within Luján de Cuyo perched above 1,000 meters along the Mendoza River. Here, ancient alluvial soils rich in silt, gravel, and limestone combine with intense Andean sunshine and marked diurnal shifts, creating optimal conditions for certified organic viticulture. Rejecting heavy-handed intervention, the Durigutti brothers emphasize spontaneous native yeast fermentations, concrete vats, ceramic amphorae, and judicious oak aging to preserve varietal clarity and site transparency. Their portfolio reflects an extraordinary stylistic breadth, anchored by the benchmark Proyecto Las Compuertas Malbec and the icon cuvée Esencia, alongside heritage recovery projects such as Cara Sucia and terroir-driven expressions from regional outposts across Mendoza and San Juan.
🍇 Grapes
Viognier
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%