Pablo Fallabrino, El Elefante Pisador, Traminer, Uruguay 2024

Bodega Pablo Fallabrino is located 4 km’s from the Atlantic Ocean in Atlantida Uruguay, a sub region of Canelones, one of the coolest growing regions in Uruguay. Pablo Fallabrino is the owner, grower and winemaker of Bodega Pablo Fallabrino and he lives on the estate. His grandfather, Angelo Fallabrino immigrated to Uruguay in 1920 from Piedmont and planted 5 vineyards and started 2 wineries in the 1930’s. Pablo studied with both his father and grandfather and eventually started the current, single vineyard estate in 1997 where they currently have 12 hectares under vine on their 30 hectare estate. Bodega Pablo Fallabrino produces mostly Piedmontese varietals in addition to Traminer and their wines typically show an old world, nuanced style. Pablo is also an avid surfer.