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Proyecto Nakkal 2024 'Nakcool' Blanco, Montevideo

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Two friends, one shared vision—and grapes as the true protagonists. Proyecto Nakkal was founded in 2020 by childhood friends Santi Degásperi and Nico Monforte, who studied oenology together before launching their dream of making natural wine in Uruguay.

The name Nakkal draws inspiration from the Nakkales, ancient priests of the lost continent Atlantis. Believed to be guardians of wisdom, energy, and humanity’s well-being, the Nakkales followed principles of minimal intervention for the collective good. This philosophy lies at the heart of Proyecto Nakkal’s approach—both in the vineyard and in the cellar.

The vineyards are located in two southern Uruguayan regions: El Colorado (Canelones) and Paso de la Arena (Montevideo). Both sites are strongly influenced by the nearby Río de la Plata—just 15 km from El Colorado and 4 km from Paso de la Arena. These cool-climate sites feature clay-rich soils with high organic matter, generous rainfall, and moderate thermal amplitude. The wines reflect these conditions: fresh, vibrant, lower in alcohol, with soft tannins and bright acidity.

Santi and Nico farm with sustainability front of mind, using local raw materials and by-products while avoiding anything that could harm the environment or surrounding ecosystem. In the cellar, they practice true minimal intervention: no additives, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, natural clarification through settling, and racking timed to the lunar cycle.

Proyecto Nakkal is more than wine—it’s a pursuit of purity, place, and shared knowledge, bottled with intention.