“We really put a lot of emphasis on creating a wine with good typicity, and one that wine drinkers will enjoy for a variety of different occasions. This award is really a validation of our winemaking expertise.” - Andres Nanni, owner of Bodega El Transito
The roots of the El Transito winemaking tradition stretch back to the end of the nineteenth century when the current owner\'s great grandfather, Pietro Marini, emigrated from Italy and settled in Cafayate. The tradition has been handed down and is now in its fourth generation, in the very capable hands of vintner Andrés Nanni.
“We are very happy to win another medal for our wines, as it confirms that we continue to delight consumers with our high-altitude wines.” - Andres Nanni
When asked about her philosophy on wine pairing, her immediate response is “never compromise the integrity of the pairing based on the origin of a wine.”