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Recoleta Pedro Blanco breaks the mould – a wine that defies expectations. Where you might anticipate a straightforward, neutral white, this Criolla Blanca instead delivers a captivating symphony of aromatics. Expect vibrant citrus bursting with ripeness, graceful herbaceous charm, delicate dried florals and hints of summer straw weaving through. Not wildly dissimilar to an Albariño in style, this wine rewards exploration with its elegant structure, impeccable balance and a finish that lingers with purpose.
| Grape |
Criolla Blanca (Pedro Giménez) |
| Style | Dry, White, Light Bodied, Fruit Forward, Aromatic, Floral, Herbaceous, Easy Drinking |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 11% |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
About the Producer
Mauricio Lorca did well at school and college and was all set to go to medical school to train to be a doctor until, one day, a group of viticulture students came to give a talk to his year group. Mauricio went home to tell his Mum… I’m going to be a winemaker! What a shock that must have been for proud Mrs Lorca. What a stroke of luck for us.
This was many years ago when winemaking in Argentina wasn’t such a reputable career as it has become these days. Mauricio got straight down to it and worked his way up the ladder with winemaking roles at Catena, Luigi Bosca and Finca La Celia, sometimes taking risky decisions in the vineyards to prove a point to dissenting voices around him who were less open to change than he, and to fine tune a style that he has pioneered in Mendoza – top class wines without any oak ageing. Mauricio’s high-density, high-altitude vineyards are in his beloved Vista Flores in the Uco Valley; and his apparently ever-expanding winery is situated in Luján de Cuyo. It’s essentially a no-frills operation with the energy and solid work ethic of every employee channelled into getting the job done with efficiency and aplomb. There’s an honesty about the place that comes across in the wines.
Vineyard and Winery
Mauricio Lorca purchased a vineyard in the east of Mendoza planted with old vine Pedro Ximénez (more accurately Pedro Giménez or Criolla Blanca as it’s not the Jerez varietal).
This is made to have a fresh fruit driven style allowing the wine to show off the aromatic and floral characteristics of the grape.