Tiano & Nareno Vintage 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tiano & Nareno
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Luján de Cuyo)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
80% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Joaquin Hidalgo) score 89 for related 2015 Travesía listing; described by retailers as a top-tier

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with violet hues. Aromas of black cherry, prune, violet and capsicum; notes of spice and vanilla. Palate is voluptuous yet fresh, with integrated oak, supple tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; fermentation with maceration; matured ~6–11 months in French oak (approx. 50% new); additional bottle aging before release.

Vineyard Info
Family project led by Ariel Savina, honoring his grandparents; small-production Mendoza (Luján de Cuyo) estate; collaboration with Didier Depond; produced only in top vintages.