# Buscado Vivo O Muerto El Cerro Blanco (2021)

- **Producer:** Mil Suelos
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Cuyo, Argentina
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, orange, butter, cream, dried apricot, orange marmalade

## About this wine

The Mil Suelos Buscado Vivo O Muerto El Cerro Blanco 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Cuyo region of Mendoza, Argentina. This wine is part of a project dedicated to discovering and vinifying grapes from old, often overlooked vineyards. The 'El Cerro Blanco' bottling specifically showcases the unique characteristics of its vineyard site in Gualtallary, Tupungato. The producer, Mil Suelos, was founded by individuals with a deep understanding of Argentine viticulture, aiming to express the distinct voice of each terroir through their wines.

## Interesting facts

- 'Buscado Vivo o Muerto' translates to 'Looking for Alive or Dead,' reflecting the search for old vineyards.
- Mil Suelos means 'Thousand Soils,' emphasizing their focus on diverse terroirs.
- The project aims to tell the story of rescued vineyards through wine.
- Founded by former colleagues from a renowned winery.

## Food pairing

The wine's fuller body and potential richness can stand up to creamy sauces and proteins. Citrus notes, if present, can complement seafood, while herbal undertones can echo seasonings in poultry or pork dishes.

## Wine making process

The Mil Suelos Buscado Vivo O Muerto El Cerro Blanco 2021 is produced with a philosophy focused on expressing the unique terroir of its origin. The 'Buscado Vivo o Muerto' project involves searching for and reviving old vineyards, often co-fermenting different grape varieties present in these sites. Mil Suelos combines modern techniques with traditional winemaking methods, emphasizing minimal intervention to highlight the character of the vineyard. The wine originates from the 'El Cerro Blanco' vineyard in Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza, a region known for its dry climate and mineral-rich soils.