Tilia

Bonarda

Tilia

Bonarda

TILIA seeks to create action around sustainable farming in Argentina and around the world. Rural life in Mendoza is rooted in a deep connection with the surrounding natural environment and the stages of life in the vineyard, interrupted without fail by the family weekend gathering for asado, our name for barbecue.

TILIA illustrates the journey toward sustainable viticulture in Argentina through its label, with the hope to inspire a movement among wine drinkers and producers all over the world. The TILIA is also the first Argentine wine to carry the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable Seal on its label.

TILIA wines possess true varietal character and flavor complexity. 

Tasting Notes

Intense violet color.
Nose packed with dark fruit marmalade and spice flavors.
Has a sweet entry followed by soft, round tannins. Bright basil leaves and blueberry flavors that linger on the palate.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with the strong flavors of game or the earthy flavors of mushrooms or with both in a dish like Braised Venison with Cremini Mushrooms.

TILIA seeks to create action around sustainable farming in Argentina and around the world. Rural life in Mendoza is rooted in a deep connection with the surrounding natural environment and the stages of life in the vineyard, interrupted without fail by the family weekend gathering for asado, our name for barbecue.

TILIA illustrates the journey toward sustainable viticulture in Argentina through its label, with the hope to inspire a movement among wine drinkers and producers all over the world. The TILIA is also the first Argentine wine to carry the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable Seal on its label.

TILIA wines possess true varietal character and flavor complexity. 

Tasting Notes

Intense violet color.
Nose packed with dark fruit marmalade and spice flavors.
Has a sweet entry followed by soft, round tannins. Bright basil leaves and blueberry flavors that linger on the palate.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with the strong flavors of game or the earthy flavors of mushrooms or with both in a dish like Braised Venison with Cremini Mushrooms.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
The El Mirador and Rivadavia vineyards
Vineyard size:
24 - 370 acres
Soil composition:
Clay
Training method:
Parral
Elevation:
2,600 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1950 - 1970
Harvest time:
April - May
First vintage of this wine:
2006

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
15
Varietal composition:
100% Bonarda
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
77-82 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking, Punchdown, Pumpovers, Aeration, and Delestage
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
10% New
Length of bottle aging:
3 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.75
Acidity:
5.23 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %

About the Vineyard

The Bonarda grapes in Argentina are not the same as the Bonarda grapes in Italy. They are in fact the same grapes known as Douce Noire in France and Charbono in California. Bonarda has become, along with Malbec, one of the signature reds of Argentina. The grapes for this wine come from the Eastern region of Mendoza. The soil and climate there offer a perfect atmosphere for growing Bonarda.