Description

Salentein Wines Portillo Sauvignon Blanc

Situated on a high plateau in the Uco Valley of Argentina’s Mendoza region, the Portillo (meaning “path” or “gateway”) winery and vineyards are dedicated to making superb quality wines for everyday enjoyment. Harmony with nature is readily apparent in every aspect of this property, which is designed to deliver wines that capture and respect the pristine beauty of their birthplace. Portillo’s state-of-the-art winery is largely built of local materials, including stones quarried from a nearby valley. This enables the facility to better blend in with the surrounding environment. Built on three levels, each 16 feet deep, with much of the facility concealed below ground, Portillo is also notable for its employment of a gravity-flow system. This minimizes handling of grapes and helps protect the integrity of the fruit. The facility’s ingenious design, which takes careful advantage of the gentle slopes on which it is built, is thought to be unique in South America.

Salentein Wines Portillo Sauvignon Blanc presents a straw-yellow color with hints of green and offers delightful aromas of grapefruit, tropical fruits, and passion fruit. On the palate, it is refreshing, crisp, and persistent, showcasing flavors of lychee, mango, and pineapple. The finish is soft and lingering, making it an inviting and vibrant white wine.

The grapes are harvested after midnight, when temperatures go down to 50°F-53°F. After destemming, the berries are transferred to the wine press, where a short cold maceration takes place with dry ice (4 to 6 hours at 46-50°F).

Salentein Wines Portillo Sauvignon Blanc Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Straw yellow with hints of green
• AROMA: Delightful aromas of grapefruit, tropical fruits and passion fruit
• TASTE: A refreshing, crisp, and persistent palate of lychee, mango and pineapple
• FINISH: Soft and lingering
• ABV: 13%