Maximiliano Ortiz: Winemaker at Trivento - the Best Value Quality Wine from Argentina
Release Date: 10/06/2022
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info_outlineTrivento has been acknowledged by the very best wine writers as the Best Value High Quality label from Argentina. The name means Three Winds. In this podcast chief winemaker at Trivento, Maximiliano Ortiz, brings us to the heart of what makes Trivento so good.
We have two of Maximiliano's labels in sale on Ireland - the Trivento Reserve Red Malbec and the Trivento White Malbec. It's unusual to describe Malbec as the 'Red' Malbec but in Trivento's case it's necessary because they are unique in bringing us a white version of this dark skinned grape!
Both wines are quite fabulous. The red Reserve Trivento is rich, handsome and rewarding while Trivento White is inviting, bracing and memorable. Both have tremendous depths of fruit, structure and quality.
Maximiliano is an engaging personality and just like his wines we can 'hear' him smiling throught our half an hour together.
Enjoy.
Trivento is a member of the Concha Y Toro stable of world renowned brands.