The harvest, that magical time when grapes reach their peak and transform into wine, generally occurs once a year, in autumn. Therefore, when a family devoted to wine tells us they are “in harvest all year round”, it can only mean one thing: they have vineyards spread across both hemispheres. And that, my friends, is no small feat.
In the heart of the Uco Valley, in Gualtallary, lies the winery of Michelini i Mufatto, a family that has made wine a way of life. Yet their passion knows no bounds as they also develop projects in Spain and Uruguay, ensuring their harvest calendar never pauses. Behind this magic are Andrea Mufatto, Gerardo Michelini, and Manuel Michelini, a family team committed to authenticity, respect for the land, and traditional methods, blending experience with creativity.
A perfect example of their craft is Michelini i Mufatto Encinado. This wine originates in Bierzo (Spain), from century-old vineyards on steep slopes of sandy and slate soils, where each cluster seems to tell the tale of generations dedicated to vineyard care. Crafted with the local varieties mencía, brancellao, godello, merenzao, and palomino, it is fermented in clay amphorae and aged in French oak barrels, combining tradition and modernity to offer an elegant, expressive wine full of character.
Thus, being “in harvest all year round” is not merely a play on words; it is proof that, for Michelini i Mufatto, wine is a commitment that transcends borders, seasons, and generations. This is demonstrated in Encinado, a precise and pure wine that has become an essential on the tables of those who love to discover the best of wine.