Tilia

Malbec

Tilia

Malbec

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. This Malbec exemplifies the true varietal character of Malbec from Mendoza.  The grapes are sourced from vineyard sites in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza ranging in elevation from 1,968 to 3,937 feet above sea level.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black cherries and plums are accompanied by notes of violets and vanilla. On the palate the wine is rich and full-bodied with flavors of juicy blackberries, cranberries, and black currants abound, followed by notes of vanilla and sweet spice.

Food Pairing

Pair this Malbec with a meat dish that mirrors its tangy berry flavors like Cranberry Pot Roast or Roast Duck with Sour Cherry 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. This Malbec exemplifies the true varietal character of Malbec from Mendoza.  The grapes are sourced from vineyard sites in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza ranging in elevation from 1,968 to 3,937 feet above sea level.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black cherries and plums are accompanied by notes of violets and vanilla. On the palate the wine is rich and full-bodied with flavors of juicy blackberries, cranberries, and black currants abound, followed by notes of vanilla and sweet spice.

Food Pairing

Pair this Malbec with a meat dish that mirrors its tangy berry flavors like Cranberry Pot Roast or Roast Duck with Sour Cherry Sauce.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Eastern and Southern Mendoza
Vineyard size:
N/A acres
Soil composition:
Sand and loam
Training method:
Pergola in East, VSP in South
Elevation:
1,968 - 3,937 feet
Vines/acre:
2200
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Harvest time:
February - March
First vintage of this wine:
2006
Bottles produced of this wine:
576,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
21
Varietal composition:
100% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Fermentation temperature:
82.4 °F
Maceration technique:
Pump over, punch down, aeration and delestage
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:
9 months
Age of Aging Container:
10% New
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L