Tilia Torrontés

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Wine Description

The Tilia wines are made at Bodegas Esmeralda in the Eastern region of Mendoza. They are made by Leopoldo Kuschnaroff, a winemaker and viticulturist in charge of all Catena family vineyards in Eastern Mendoza. Torrontés is indigenous to Argentina and has a unique profile that has quickly made it the country's signature white grape. The high altitude vineyard where the Tilia Torrontés grapes are sourced sits at an incredibly high 5,500 feet above sea level.

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Winemaker Gonzalo Llensa
Sustainability Specialist Guillermina Van Houten
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Luján de Cuyo mountain & vine
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Wild Pollinator owned by Catena Zapata
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Acclaim
“Generously aromatic, like most Torrontés, with hints of green herb and even a bit of spice. Not that it’s abrasive; you’ll still get the balance of supple fruit and modest acidity. A good option for pairing, especially with Asian cuisines.”
— Vinepair, Jun 2016
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Sand
Training method
Pergola
Elevation:
5,500 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Exposure:
Northwestern
Harvest time:
March-April
First vintage of this wine:
2006
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Torrontés
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
21-30 days
Fermentation temperature:
63 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Not Carried Out
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
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Analytical Data
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