Proyecto Nakkal
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Country of Origin: Uruguay
Location: Canelones, Uruguay
People: Santi Degásperi & Nico Monforte, Winemakers
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Two Friends, one project, and the grapes as the protagonists. Proyecto Nakkal is made by Santi Degásperi and Nico Monforte childhood friends who studied oenology together, and in 2020 started their dream of making natural wines in Uruguay. Why the name Nakkal? The Nakkales, ancient priests of the lost continent “Atlantis”, guarded the knowledge, wisdom and energy of the population. Among their principles: intervene as little as possible in order to generate a natural balance and guarantee the collective well-being. An inspiration and the premise for making these wines.
The vineyards are located in two regions in the south of Uruguay, El Colorado and Paso de La Arena. Both are highly influenced by the Río de La Plata, with a distance of 15km from El Colorado, and 4km from Paso de La Arena. As for the terroir, both are characterized by having clay soils, with a high content of organic matter, a cool climate, a high rainfall regime, and a moderate thermal amplitude. The style of their wines reflect these characteristics of the area, which allow them to produce wines with a lower alcohol content, light tannins, good acidity and a lot of freshness. All vineyards are managed with sustainable production protocols, seeking the greatest care for the environment and the use of raw materials and by-products from the place. They avoid using anything that has a negative impact on their vineyard, or the ecosystem in which they coexist.