Proyecto Nakkal 2023 'Nakcool' Blanco, Canelones

Item Number: 19947

UPC: 7-730992760080

Country: Uruguay
Region: Canelones
Sub Region: Atlantida
Appellation/AVA: Atlantida
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): Muscat Ottonel / Viognier / Ugni Blanc
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 10
Viticulture: Practicing Organic

Winemaking Notes: Muscat comes from organic vineyards in Rincón del Cerro and Viognier and Ugni come from sustainably managed vineyards in the Colorado area. The three varietals are hand harvested in February and fermented separately. The Muscat goes into maceration with the skins for one week. The other two varieties are fermented with native yeasts in concrete tanks. Wines are eventually blended and bottled, unfined, unfiltered, with zero added SO2.

About Nakcool: Nakcool belongs to the Nat'Cool movement which originated in Portugal and is the brainchild of Dirk Niepoort. This project aims to generate a union between producers of minimal intervention, with the goal of making natural, fun, and affordable wines.

Reviews

  • Descorchados
    Rating: 92 (7/31/2024)

    This is a selections of 3 varieties from a vineyard in the Melilla area, in Montevideo. Unoaked, both the Viognier (20%) and the Ugni Blanc (40%) were vinified with direct-pressed whole clusters, while the remaining 40% of Muscat was fermented with its skins to give structure to the wine. The result is a perfumed white with juicy and persistent acidity, with good concentration, an herbal finish, flavors of ripe fruits, and aromas of flowers.