Hallgarten bolsters Argentinian offer with Piattelli listing

By Mathew Lyons

Published: 03 February, 2016

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten is to launch Argentinian winery Piattelli in the UK as demand for Argentine wines from its customers grows.

The wines will be introduced to the trade at Hallgarten's trade tastings this month.

Founded in 2002, Piattelli has vineyards in Mendoza and Cafayete in the desert foothills of the Andes. Two of its vineyards - Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco, situated in Agrelo, Mendoza - are certified organic.

Its Mendoza winery as a 40,000 case capacity and operates one of the only gravity-flow vinification systems in Argentina.

The principal varietals grown by Piattelli are Malbec, Torrontes and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Steve Daniel, head of buying at Hallgarten, said: "When I was introduced to these wines, my first thought was, 'Why are they not represented in the UK?'

"I tasted the entire range and was very impressed. The winemaker, Valeria Antolin, absolutely knows her stuff and makes very elegant wines with a really pure fruit expression.

Valeria Antonin, winemaker at Piatelli

"They're a great new addition to the portfolio and I can't wait to see them on the market."

Hallgarten is listing the Alto Molino Torrontes and Malbec, with an rrp of £10.99; the Piattelli varietal range, which includes Torrontes, Tannat, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon and should retail at £12.99; the Grand Malbec at £15.99; and the Piattelli Trinita Malbec Merlot Cabernet blend, which has an rrp of £18.99.

Hallgarten has also recently strengthened its Argentine portfolio with two more value-for-money Sierra Los Andes-branded wines from Mendoza - a Torrontes and a Malbec - which carry an rrp of £8.99.

The portfolio also includes Doña Paula, Matias Riccitelli, Andeluna and El Camino.

Hallgarten's trade tastings will take place at the Horticultural Halls in London on February 8 and 9, and at the Rudding Park Hotel in Yorkshire on February 10.

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