Tilia

Malbec Syrah

Tilia

Malbec Syrah

The Tilia wines are made at Bodegas Esmeralda in the Eastern region of Mendoza. They are made by Alejandro Viggiani, a winemaker and viticulturist in charge of all Catena family vineyards in Eastern Mendoza. As Argentina's signature Malbec continues to rise in popularity, so too does the quality of the wines being produced. Additionally, many winemakers are creating some exciting blends using Malbec like this Malbec-Syrah blend. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza with an elevation ranging from 1,968 to 3,937 feet above sea level. 

Tasting Notes

This wine is dark purple in color with violet tones. It has aromas of black cherries and blueberries with hints of coffee, vanilla, pepper, and smoke. Full-bodied on the palate, the wine has rich flavors of concentrated cassis, black raspberries, and cranberries with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, and spice on the long, silky finish.

Food Pairing

Pair this red blend with a spicy meat dish like Szechuan Noodles with Spicy Beef Sauce.

The Tilia wines are made at Bodegas Esmeralda in the Eastern region of Mendoza. They are made by Alejandro Viggiani, a winemaker and viticulturist in charge of all Catena family vineyards in Eastern Mendoza. As Argentina's signature Malbec continues to rise in popularity, so too does the quality of the wines being produced. Additionally, many winemakers are creating some exciting blends using Malbec like this Malbec-Syrah blend. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza with an elevation ranging from 1,968 to 3,937 feet above sea level. 

Tasting Notes

This wine is dark purple in color with violet tones. It has aromas of black cherries and blueberries with hints of coffee, vanilla, pepper, and smoke. Full-bodied on the palate, the wine has rich flavors of concentrated cassis, black raspberries, and cranberries with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, and spice on the long, silky finish.

Food Pairing

Pair this red blend with a spicy meat dish like Szechuan Noodles with Spicy Beef Sauce.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Eastern and Southern Mendoza
Soil composition:
Sand and loam
Training method:
Pergola in the east, VSP in the South
Elevation:
1,800-3,600 feet
Vines/acre:
2200
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
Various
Harvest time:
February - March 2010
First vintage of this wine:
2006
Bottles produced of this wine:
120,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
50% Malbec 50% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Fermentation temperature:
78.8 - 82.4 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold soak, skin contacct, post fermentation maceration
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French and American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
10% New
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %