Originally Posted by
shanshan
(I) does anyone know of wineries that finish in toasted oak?
(II) Is there a sticky for the highest-end wineries in Mendoza?
My wife and I will have 2 days in Mendoza and will get a driver to take us around. Sounds like we can only do 3 wineries a day since everything is so spread apart (vs. a target of say... 4-5). Want to do the best of the best while we are there.. realizing palates are different, but the style I like are Napa Oakville region wines finished in oak/toasted oak.
Thank you!
Almost all wine producers in Mendoza will be using Oak, in one form or the other. All of the high quality wine will be aged in Oak barrels, usually in 225 liter formats with the toasting level depending on the style and what the winemaker wants to do with the juice.
Three wineries in a day is already pushing it, if you want to do proper visits with a meal at one Bodega then there will be days where you will only be able to do 2 visits. I strongly suggest you book a private car and driver to do this.... Im on record here as suggesting
Miguel Sanz is the best option for this in Mendoza.
I have a horse in this race as Im ITB here in EZE. If you need any more specific advice please feel free to PM or email me directly.
Cheers,
Alex / Gaucho100K