Argentinian releases age wine in the ocean

Argentinian winery ,Wapisa has revealed the results of its underwater wine ageing experiment, after becoming first in the country to experiment the trend.

The wines are said to have a clear sea character of salt, iodine and algae with very good acidity which nicely balances the ripe fruit courtesy of the sunny and dry climate.

 Wapisa experimented with underwater wine ageing of 1,500 bottles of a Malbec blend as part of its “coastal terroir” project. The bottles remained in situ for nine months, before they were tasted and inspected in direct comparison with bottles that were cellared on land.

A second batch of bottles is set to be submerged in improved cages that allow sea water to circulate through the bottles.

Wapisa is based in Río Negro, 25 miles from the sea and was founded in 2017. The winery also produces Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir sourced from its Los Acantilados estate.