Wine Description

The Tilia wines are made at Bodegas Esmeralda in the Eastern region of Mendoza. Torrontés has a unique expression in Argentina and has become known as the country's signature white grape varietal. The high altitude vineyard where the Tilia Torrontés grapes are sourced sits at 5,577 feet above sea level. It offers sandy soil and enjoys a northwestern exposure.

Tasting Notes

Tilia Torrontés captures all of the aromatic characteristics of this Argentine grape, with lively notes of citrus and peach fruit interwoven with delicate layers of jasmine blossom and fresh herbs. The wine is light and fresh on the palate with excellent balance and a bright, crisp acidity.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Cafayate, Salta
Size of vineyard (acres):	N/A
Soil composition:	Sand
Training method:	Pergola
Elevation (feet):	5,577
Vines/acre:	800 - 1,000
Yield/acre (tons):	4 tons
Exposure:	Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:	1965

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Torrontés
Harvest time:	March - April 2010
First vintage of this wine:	2008
Number bottles produced of this wine:	36,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	25
Fermentation temperature (°F):	53.6°F
Malolactic fermentation:	No
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of aging before bottling:	3 months
Length of bottle aging:	3 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.5%
pH level:	3.3
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.9

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