Leonardo Erazo 'La Ruptura' Blanco 2019

Leonardo Erazo 'La Ruptura' Blanco 2019Leo Erazo does an incredible amount of research work on both sides of the Andes. Hes the lead agronomist at an ambitious project in Mendoza, Argentina, but its safe to say that his most impactful work is at home in the Itata Valley. After graduating from the University of Chile with a degree in Agronomy and Enology, Leo spent the best part of a decade working at various estates around the world doing research in soil science, geology and Biodynamics.

and ginger

in my opinion

Now they really advocate for long aging in big

Definitely a wine to reach for when firing up the grill

ungrafted Ligurian white varieties

The 2020 Chenin Blanc was the first vintage for wine produced from the estate's Riesling vines grafted over to the notoriously finicky variety and the results were outstanding

and the rare Keknyelú and Rószakö

50% Blaufrankisch and 50% St Laurent

but they remain humble and understated

Gamey and piquant with earthy

rosé-like refreshment

April 2022]