Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $254.45Original ARS 385,000.00≈ €226.43 · £191.27 | tienda.altaruco.com ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Uco Valley
Production Details Wines of Argentina’s Uco Valley ratings document records this vintage as “2020 Altar Uco Edad Antigua Blanco — RP 94+.” The qualified 94+ notation is preserved here rather than converted into an exact numeric critics_rating value.
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Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Chenin Blanc; 25% Chardonnay; 25% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Uco Valley
Soil Villa seca chenin blanc: sandy and clay soils; la arboleda chardonnay: deep, Dense clay and sandy soils; albo–gualtallary sauvignon blanc: alluvial and calcareous soils
Sites Chenin Blanc from Villa Seca, Tunuyán; Chardonnay from La Arboleda, Tupungato; Sauvignon Blanc from the Albo subzone of Gualtallary
Fermentation Vessels Cement egg
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Of Whole Clusters
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The three varieties were co-fermented at an average temperature of 20°C. Vineyard elevations span 1,100–1,300 metres; the Chenin Blanc vines are approximately 80 years old, Chardonnay 16 years and Sauvignon Blanc 15 years. Maturation comprised three years in an Austrian Stockinger foudre followed by two years in bottle. The producer’s Edad Antigua line page characterizes the Blanco as transformed by aging under flor, while the exact 2018 page establishes the release-specific foudre and bottle durations.
Tasting Notes Fresh, balanced and powerful, with elegant acidity and aging potential