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Wine No 3 from Old and New Collection

La Vigilia

Cabernet Franc 2022

Uco Valley - Mendoza

Tasting notes

This Cabernet Franc is sourced from the Justo vineyard in Chacayes, Tunuyán, at over 1,000 meters above sea level in the Uco Valley. The grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks and spend 12 months aging in first-use French oak barrels. The wine has a stunning ruby color and an intense, complex bouquet of black cherry, blueberry, and cassis, perfectly integrated with subtle woody notes from barrel aging. On the palate, the acidity is balanced with silky tannins, and a persistent, unforgettable finish. It is best paired with tomato-based dishes, pasta, pizza, goat cheese and meat.

A photo of Marcelo Paiva The winemaker

Marcelo Paiva

Marcelo Paiva hails from Vista Flores, a stone’s throw from the vineyards he now tends. Growing up in one of Argentina’s premier wine-growing regions, his love for viticulture felt inevitable, leading him to study enology and pursue a career in winemaking. 

Marcelo honed his craft at renowned local wineries such as Finca La Luz, Familia Gimenez Riili, and the Vitivinícola Vista Flores cooperative. He later joined The Vines Winery, a unique operation specializing in crafting personalized wines for a diverse clientele—producing 500 distinct labels across 280 clients and 30 grape varieties.

Now, with over 15 years of experience, Marcelo serves as the in-house enologist at La Vigilia Winery. Alongside this role, he is channeling his passion into creating his own wine label, Rodolfo Wines—a brand that embodies more than just a lifestyle; it’s a personal quest for excellence.

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