Tilia

Malbec Syrah

Tilia

Malbec Syrah

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. 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.
Complex nose of red and dark fruit with subtle spice and leather hints.
Well-structured. Ripe fruit jam, leather and meat flavors. Finishes long and lingering, with soft, sweet tannins.

Food Pairing

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

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. 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.
Complex nose of red and dark fruit with subtle spice and leather hints.
Well-structured. Ripe fruit jam, leather and meat flavors. Finishes long and lingering, with soft, sweet tannins.

Food Pairing

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

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard size:
24 - 370 acres
Soil composition:
Clay-Loam and Sandy-Loam
Training method:
VSP
Elevation:
2,600 - 4,300 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1950 - 2005
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
2006

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
15
Varietal composition:
55% Malbec, 45% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Fermentation temperature:
84 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking, Punchdown, Pumpovers, Aeration, and Delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes (full)
Type of aging container:
Barriques, Stainless steel tanks, and Cement vats
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:
5.32 g/L
Alcohol:
13.4 %

About the Vineyard

As Argentina's signature Malbec continues to rise in popularity, 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 region of Mendoza and Uco Valley with elevation ranging from 2,600 to 4,300 feet above sea level.