Rutini
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Bottle
750ml
Case (12)
Rutini Wines: A Mendoza Classic Since 1885
Rutini Wines is one of the founding names of Argentine wine. Felipe Rutini, who trained at an agricultural school in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, arrived in Argentina in 1884 and the next year founded a winery called La Rural in Coquimbito, Maipú. In 1925 the company bought its first vineyards in the Uco Valley, making it a pioneer of the high-altitude region that now produces many of Argentina's best wines. Today the wines are made in a modern winery in Tupungato, from estate vineyards in Gualtallary, La Consulta and El Cepillo, under winemaker Mariano Di Paola. The original La Rural cellar in Maipú is now home to the winery's wine museum.
Rutini Wines: Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885, by Felipe Rutini, as La Rural in Coquimbito, Maipú |
| Winery | Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Vineyards | Gualtallary, La Consulta and El Cepillo in the Uco Valley, plus fruit from Paraje Altamira |
| Winemaker | Mariano Di Paola |
| Grapes | Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Top Wines | Felipe Rutini, Antología, Apartado Gran Malbec, Single Vineyard Malbec and Cabernet Franc |
The Rutini Range, from Everyday to Icon
| Line | What It Is | In Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpeter | Rutini's everyday wines, fruity and easy to drink, made for the grill | Malbec, Reserve Malbec, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Rosado, Rosé de Malbec Brut |
| Encuentro | Varietal wines from Tupungato, a step up from Trumpeter | Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Barrel Blend, Brut Nature |
| Dominio | Uco Valley Malbec, Cabernet and blends | Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec-Cabernet Franc |
| Colección | Varietals that explore the Uco Valley, mainly from Gualtallary, La Consulta and Paraje Altamira | Chardonnay |
| Single Vineyard | One grape, one high-altitude vineyard | Gualtallary Malbec, Altamira Malbec, Gualtallary Cabernet Franc |
| Apartado | Aged wines blending the best grapes from across the region | Gran Malbec, Gran Chardonnay |
| Antología | Numbered editions marked in Roman numerals, bottled only when the quality justifies it | Antología XLVIII |
| Felipe Rutini | The flagship red blend, named for the founder | Felipe Rutini |
Every Rutini wine currently in stock is listed below, with available vintages and formats, and new arrivals appear here automatically. Some Trumpeter wines are sold by the half case or case.
Which Rutini Should You Buy?
For a weeknight bottle or a big asado, Trumpeter is the easy choice: juicy, fruity Malbec at a friendly price, also sold by the half case. Step up to Encuentro or Dominio for Uco Valley varietals at a still modest price. The Single Vineyard wines show what Gualtallary and Altamira each give the grape; the Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2017 won Platinum at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards. For a gift or the cellar, choose Apartado Gran Malbec, Antología or the Felipe Rutini blend.
Serving and Food Pairing
Serve the reds at 60 to 65°F and decant Apartado, Antología and Felipe Rutini for an hour when young. Rutini Malbec is made for grilled steak, chorizo, empanadas and lamb. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc work with roast beef and hard cheeses. Serve the Chardonnay, rosé and sparkling wines well chilled with grilled fish, chicken and salads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rutini Wines
Where is Rutini wine from?
Mendoza, Argentina. The winery was founded in Maipú in 1885, and today its wines are made in Tupungato from vineyards in the Uco Valley.
Who founded Rutini Wines?
Felipe Rutini, an Italian who arrived in Argentina in 1884 and founded the winery, then called La Rural, in Coquimbito, Maipú, in 1885.
What is Rutini best known for?
High-altitude Uco Valley Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay, from the everyday Trumpeter range to Apartado, Antología and the flagship Felipe Rutini blend.
What is Rutini Trumpeter?
Trumpeter is Rutini's everyday range: fruity, easy-drinking Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, rosé and sparkling wines at value prices.
What is Rutini Apartado?
Apartado is Rutini's range of aged wines made from the best grapes across the region, including Apartado Gran Malbec and Apartado Gran Chardonnay.
What is Rutini Antología?
Antología is a series of numbered editions marked with Roman numerals. Each is bottled only when the winemaking team judges the quality worthy of the name.
Who makes Rutini wine?
The winemaking team is led by Mariano Di Paola, who has been praised by critic Tim Atkin as a winemaking legend.
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