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Michelini i Muffalo

Michelini i Muffato is a winemaking project in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, resulting from the collaboration between the Argentine winemaker Matías Michelini and Spanish winemaker Jorge Monzón (sometimes referred to as Muffato). Their Balsa de Piedra wine showcases their focus on minimal intervention winemaking and expressing the terroir of the region.

Specialty
Minimal intervention winemaking with focus on terroir expression
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Wines by Michelini i Muffalo

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Michelini i Muffalo Balsa de Piedra

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The Michelini brothers have made a name for themselves with boundary-pushing wines across South America, and this Spanish project shows they're just as talented in the Old World. 'Balsa de Piedra' translates to 'stone raft' – an apt metaphor for a wine that feels both solidly grounded and somehow capable of floating above expectations. Coming from Ribera del Duero's high-altitude vineyards, this Tempranillo captures the region's signature combination of power and elegance. The extreme continental climate – blazing hot days and frigid nights – creates wines with intense concentration while preserving crucial acidity. What makes this bottling special is how it honors traditional Spanish winemaking while incorporating the Michelini brothers' innovative spirit. It's like a classic rock song that's been remixed just enough to sound fresh without losing what made it great in the first place.