Dharma 2023 Orange

PRODUCER INFO

Christopher Ermisch was the original founder of Bodega Calle, along with Elvira Calle, a well-known local businesswoman and philanthropist.
Alberti 154 as it is the address of the winery in the district of Lújan de Cuyo. Dating to 1925, it resides on what’s now on a residential street on the corner of 3 other founding wineries of this classic premium winery crossroads zone known as Drummond.
A small-lot, gravity-flow, red wine production studio, Bodega Calle places great emphasis on gently crafting wines with regional distinction and grand personality.

ABOUT THE WINE

This special orange wine comes from a blend of white grapes from 50 year old vines in the Uco Valley.
Dharma Orange is all about the quintessential essence of natural winemaking made using the most natural processes possible. The grapes are organically farmed using traditional methods dating back 200 years.
The wine is vegan in that no animal products were used in any part of the winemaking process. GMO free. Sustainably farmed, single vineyard. SO2 is kept at or below 30ppm.
Meticulously cellared in concrete eggs for 12 months on fine lees before being bottled.

Vintage: 2023 | Wine Type: White Wine
Varietal: 40% Semillón / 30% Torrontés / 30% Chardonnay
Origin: Argentina | Appellation: Single Appellation, Tupungato, Mendoza
Elaboration: Hand picked and hand sorted. Destemmed and delivered to concrete fermentation tanks via gravity. The cap is gently submerged during ferment. Then it is left on its skins 8 months without needing SO2 because of the high level of anti-oxidants in the grape skins. After it has acquired an orange color and is slightly tannic, it is gently drained and pressed off and given a minimal SO2 addition. It is then aged for 12 months in concrete eggs.
Winemakers: Kirk Ermisch