WINERY
RICCITELLI MENDOZA
Matías Riccitelli was born in Cafayate, Salta, a charming village in northern Argentina where wine is lived and breathed. A tireless traveler and dreamer, Matías trained as a winemaker in one of Argentina’s most prestigious wineries. After traveling the world through multiple harvests, gaining experience and anecdotes, he decided to blend everything he learned throughout his career with the teachings of his mentor and father, Jorge Riccitelli. Thus, in 2009, Riccitelli Wines was born. The winery is located in Las Compuertas, in the highest area of the traditional Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, at 1,100 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.).
Our vineyards, situated in Mendoza’s best terroirs, include 20 hectares of old ungrafted vines in Las Compuertas, where Malbec takes center stage. In Gualtallary, in Monasterio area at 1,400 m.a.s.l., we cultivate 20 hectares through mountain viticulture, with unique soils and exposures that reveal the extraordinary potential of Argentina’s most prestigious IG (Geographical Indication). Situated at one of the highest altitudes in the Uco Valley, in the Los Chacayes IG, we have 8 hectares, while in the San Pablo IG we own 10 hectares. “Viñas Extremas” line reflects these exceptional vineyards, all located above 1,500 m.a.s.l. In Valle de La Carrera, together with the Bombal family, we developed a project specializing in short-cycle white and red varieties, such as Pinot Noir. This region, at 1,700 m.a.s.l., is the coldest in the Uco Valley, ideal for producing great cool-climate wines.
RICCITELLI PATAGONIA
In 2015, Matías and his team brought Riccitelli Patagonia to life, along the banks of the Río Negro, with the aim of revitalizing forgotten grape varieties and old vineyards that withstand the test of time. We have 17 hectares that were planted in the 1950s, focusing on cool-climate wines. This project seeks to rediscover and appreciate these genuine treasures of Patagonia, a region with great potential for Semillón and other varieties such as Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Bastardo, Riesling, Torrontés, Merlot, and Malbec. Here, grapes are grown organically and naturally, benefiting from a unique ecosystem.
PROJECT V.I.N.O.
The V.I.N.O. (Viticultura Independiente Natural y Orgánica) project was born in 2019 as Matias’ latest venture. It’s a sustainable viticulture approach that promotes agroecological practices and vineyard management in harmony with the environment. This project has given rise to our minimal-intervention lines: KungFu and Invader.
Our winery showcases Argentina’s vast potential across its geography, with terroirs heavily influenced by varying altitudes, latitudes, and exposures. We aim to bottle each landscape from which our grapes originate.
