Itzae I Red Blend – Winery: Puerta del Abra – Winemaker: Delfina Pontaroli – Varieties: Blend – Vines: 12 years old – Soil: Rocky calcareous – Altitude: 150 meters above sea level – Aging: 24 months in French oak – Origin: Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estate: El Vallecito.

Pairing: Mushrooms, game, meat stews. Very mature cheeses.

Tasting notes: On the nose, aromas of ripe black fruit are perceived, with a herbaceous background, notes of tobacco and leather. Aging contributes nuances of vanilla, cocoa, and spices. On the palate, it is complex, with rounded tannins, good structure, and a long, persistent finish that combines elegance and rusticity.