Rutini Encuentro Barrel Blend – Rutini Wines Winery – Blend – Vintage: 2020 – Vineyards: Uco Valley (Mendoza) – Altitude: 1100 to 1700 meters above sea level – Soil: Diverse – Country: Argentina – Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels – Winemaker: Mariano di Paola.

Pairing: Ideal with roasted red meats, game meats such as wild boar or venison, roast lamb, wild birds in sauce (quail, pheasant), and dishes cooked for a long time with herbs and spices.

Tasting Notes: A wine of great volume and complexity. It presents intense aromas of ripe red fruits, lavender, and violets, with elegant aging notes such as cocoa, coffee, and hints of menthol. On the palate, it is structured, balanced, and has a long, persistent finish.