Finca Flichman Dedicado, `Tupungato Vineyard` Uco Valley Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FF351C23 | 4 x 75 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
Finca Flichman, in southern Maipú, Mendoza, is one of Argentina’s oldest and most prestigious wineries. It was founded in 1910 by Don Sami Flichman, who emigrated to Argentina from Łódz, Poland and established the estate's first vineyards on the rocky, well-drained plots within the town of Barrancas. In 1947, Don’s son Isaac and winemaker Raúl de la Mota created ‘Caballero de la Cepa’, one of the first premium Argentinian wines to have international success. Today, winemaking is overseen by Rogelio Rabino, supported by acclaimed consultant and winemaker Alberto Antonini, as well as renowned soil and vineyard mapping expert Pedro Parra.
Sogrape, owned by the Guedes family, purchased Finca Flichman in 1998, investing heavily in restoring the vineyards and modernising the winery. In addition to the original Barrancas vineyard, they also expanded to the higher elevations of Tupungato in the Uco Valley in Mendoza. At the foot of the Andes, these vineyards benefit from large diurnal temperature variations, resulting in longer ripening seasons and more elegant styles.
Dedicado
For decades, Finca Flichman’s best wine was guarded in the family cellar, and bottles were given only as gifts. Each had a handwritten label that read ‘dedicado a amigos’ (‘dedicated to friends’), which became the inspiration behind Finca Flichman’s flagship series ‘Dedicado’, made from the best, hand-harvested estate vineyards in the Uco Valley. The `Dedicado Malbec` and `Gran Corte` (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah) are both aged for 12 months in French oak barrels with an additional year spent in bottle
Vineyards
The Dedicado wines are made from the best hand-harvested fruit from the high-altitude Tupungato vineyards. Tupugnato is the northernmost sub-region of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, and sits at 1,300 metres above sea level. The grapes benefit from large diurnal temperature variations which result in a longer growing season. Pedro Parra, the renowned Chilean soil mapping expert, consults on these vineyards.
Vintage
The 2023 season was marked by extremes, beginning with a very cold spring and late frost events that significantly reduced yields, followed by an intensely hot, dry summer that accelerated ripening and drove rapid sugar accumulation. The heat compressed the season to one of the shortest harvests on record, with white and red varieties reaching maturity almost simultaneously. Overall yields were 26% below 2022, but the quality is defined by freshness, structure and the distinct imprint of this dramatic growing season.
Vinification
The wine was crafted from carefully selected lots that were hand-harvested before undergoing a 20-day fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 15°C to preserve purity and freshness. Malolactic fermentation was intentionally avoided to retain natural acidity and a crisp profile. Ageing took place over 12 months, with 35% of the wine matured in new French oak to add structure and subtle complexity while maintaining balance and varietal clarity.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This wine is pale yellow in colour with subtle aromas of lemon, apple, stonefruit and toast. It has medium body with a long finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
13.5%
Acidity
6 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.8 g/l
pH
3.2
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanguero | Mendoza Unoaked Chardonnay | FF328 | W | ||
| Mendoza Malbec | FF333 | R | Factsheet | ||
| Caballero de la Cepa | Mendoza Malbec Reserve | FF312 | R | Factsheet | |
| Misterio | Mendoza Malbec | FF338 | R | Factsheet | |
| Dedicado | `Gran Corte` Uco Valley | FF346 | R | ||
| `Dedicado Malbec` Uco Valley | FF347 | R | Factsheet |