Pielihueso · 'Primero' Blanco · Los Chacayes, Uco Valley · 2025
"Skin and bones" — that's what Pielihueso means in Spanish, and it captures the philosophy perfectly: nothing added, nothing taken away, just the raw expression of the land. This family project began in 2017 when Alejandro Bartolomé — a lifelong organic farmer — and his daughter Celina planted vines in Los Chaca...Show More >
Pielihueso · 'Primero' Blanco · Los Chacayes, Uco Valley · 2025
"Skin and bones" — that's what Pielihueso means in Spanish, and it captures the philosophy perfectly: nothing added, nothing taken away, just the raw expression of the land. This family project began in 2017 when Alejandro Bartolomé — a lifelong organic farmer — and his daughter Celina planted vines in Los Chacayes and Los Sauces, two high-altitude subregions of the Uco Valley in Tunuyán, Mendoza. The labels were designed by daughter Carmela, drawn from her brother's artwork. Everything here is a family affair. The vines — now 13 years old — grow in sandy, alluvial soils at elevation, farmed organically with no corrections in the cellar: native yeast fermentation, co-fermented in stainless steel, and a minimal sulfur addition only at bottling. The result is exactly what the Bartolomés set out to make: light, bright, clean, and vibrant. At $21.99, it's one of the most honest and charming whites coming out of Argentina right now.
The 2025 'Primero' Blanco is a co-fermented blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, showing a pale straw color with a fresh, aromatic nose of white peach, citrus blossom, and green apple. On the palate: crisp and lively with a clean, mineral-driven finish and just enough texture from the sandy soils to give it presence. Serve well-chilled as an aperitif or alongside light summer dishes. Drink now through 2026.
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Producer: Pielihueso (Bartolomé family, est. 2017)
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Vintage: 2025
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Appellation: Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Blend: Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc
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Soils: Sandy, alluvial · High altitude
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Vinification: Organic · Co-fermented in stainless steel · Native yeast · No corrections · Minimal sulfur at bottling
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Size: 750ml
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Tasting Notes: White peach, citrus blossom, green apple, crisp acidity, clean mineral finish
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Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2026
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Food Pairings: Grilled fish, ceviche, fresh goat cheese, summer salads, light pasta
A family-farmed, organically grown Uco Valley white — skin and bones winemaking at its most refreshing.
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