The Taymente portfolio contains nine exemplars that explore varietal tipicity. They reflect the signature characteristics of the grape from which they were produced.
PORTFOLIO
MALBEC
Location: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Winemaker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Malbec, own mass selection, coming from our No. 4 and No. 5 quarters.
Vineyard: 18 of age, high density (5.560 plants/ha). Rootstock Franco.
Altitude: 980 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Sandy-loamy-clay, of alluvial origin and with great content of calcium carbonate.
Aging: 6 months in French oak barrels
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 14,25% vol / AT: 5,14 g/l / PH: 3,8 / Sugar: 2,63 g/l
Tasting notes: Intense violet red in color. Aromas with good expression of ripe red fruits, sour cherries and delicate spicy notes. In the mouth, its tannins are delicate, round and persistent. It is suggested to marry with roasted red meats, lamb and hard cheeses. Its ideal drinking temperature is 18°.
BONARDA
Location: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Winemarker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Bonarda
Altitude: 980 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Sandy-loamy-clay
Aging: 6 months in 300 lts French oak barrels
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 14,4 % Vol. / AT: 5,1 g/l / PH: 3,8 / Sugar: 2,6 g/l
Tasting notes: Intense ruby color, with aromas of red fruits with traces of tobacco. Balanced flavor and persistence at the end; soft, sweet and elegant tannins. Best at 18°C, with red meat, wild meat and pasta.
PINOT NOIR
Location: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Winemaker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir, clone selections 101/ 105/ 777 from our quarter N°6
Vineyard: 18 years of age, high density (5500 plants/ha) 980 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Sandy-loamy-clay, of alluvial origin and with greatcontent of calcium carbonate.
Aging: 6 months in French oak barrels
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 13,5 % Vol. / AT: 5,39 g/l / PH: 3,8 / Sugar: 2,03 g/l
Tasting notes: Intense bright red in color. Aromas of berries, wild cherries and tobacco. Balanced in the mouth and with a persistent fruity finish; of soft, sweet and elegant tannins. Excellent to pair with white meat and pasta, its ideal drinking temperature is 18°C.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Location: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
Winemaker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc clone 242, from our quarter N°9 A Finca Las Divas
Altitude: 1350 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Alluvial origin, Sandy-loam texture. They are poor in organic matter and have excellent drainage. Thus, the vineyard explores the deepest layers of the soil and settles pronounced roots.
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 11,5% Vol. / AT: 7,0 g/l / PH: 3,2 / Sugar: 2,2 g/l
Tasting notes: Greenish yellow tones with silver highlights. In the nose, its aroma is intense and fresh, with noticeable rue and citrus flowers. In the palate, it offers a refreshing and mineral flavor, with good acidity and persistence in the mouth. Ideal accompaniment for appetizers, such as white asparagus, fish and seafood. Drink at 12-14°C.
CHARDONNAY
Location: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
Winemaker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Chardonnay Clone 77, from our quarter N°9 B Finca las Divas.
Altitude: 1350 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Alluvial origin, Sandy-loam texture interwoven with boulders coming from the descent of the Las Tunas river. They are poor in organic matter and have excellent drainage. Thus, the vineyard explores the deepest layers of the soil and settles pronounced roots.
Aging: 6 months in 300 lts French oak barrels
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 12,5 % Vol.
AT: 6,5 g/l / PH: 3,34 / Sugar: 1,6 g/l
Tasting notes: Bright green yellow in color. Citrus and tropical fruits on the nose, with a delicate buttery touch. Of good structure, acidity and smoothness. Ideal to marry with fish, white meat and pasta, at a drinking temperature of 12-14°C.
TORRONTÉS
Location: Cafayate, Salta
Winemarker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Torrontés Riojano
Altitude: 1.683 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Clay-loamy
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 13,3 % Vol. / AT: 6,6 g/l / PH: 3,37 / Sugar: 3,3 g/l
Tasting notes: Greenish yellow, with floral aromas of geranium, mineral and spicy touches. Its flavor is elegant with a sweet finish and balanced acidity. Its ideal drinking temperature is 8 to 12 ° C, married with humita or white meat, as an appetizer.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Ubicación: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
Enólogo: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 169, from out quarter N°3 Finca Las Divas.
Vineyard: 17 years of age, at 1350 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Alluvial origin, Sandy-loam texture interwoven with boulders coming from the descent of the Las Tunas river. They are poor in organic matter and have excellent drainage. Thus, the vineyard explores the deepest layers of the soil and settles pronounced roots
Aging: 6 months in 300 lts French oak barrels
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 14,1 % Vol. / AT: 5,20 g/l / PH: 3,79 / Sugar: 2,4 g/l
Tasting notes: Intense ruby tone with purple hues. Aromas of black fruits, and toasted green pepper coming from the barrel. In the mouth it presents balanced acidity, persistent tannins with a delicate touch of mocha. Drink at 18 °, marry with red and wild meats.
MALBEC ROSÉ
Location: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza
Winemarker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Altitude: 1350 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Sandy-loam texture. They are poor in organic matter and have excellent drainage. Thus, the vineyard explores the deepest layers of the soil and settles pronounced roots.
Cellaring potential: 5 years
Alcohol: 13,5 % Vol. / AT: 5,5 g/l / PH: 3,5 / Sugar: 4,0 g/l
SAUVIGNON BLANC TARDÍO
Location: Gualtallary, Agrelo, Mendoza
Winemarker: José Hernández Toso
Composition: 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% de Rhein Riesling, from our quarter N°9 of Finca Las Divas.
Altitude: 1350 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Alluvial origin, Sandy-loam texture interwoven with boulders coming from the descent of the Las Tunas river. They are poor in organic matter and have excellent drainage. Thus, the vineyard explores the deepest layers of the soil and settles pronounced roots.
Cellaring potential: 10 years
Alcohol: 9 % Vol. / AT: 6,2 g/l / PH: 3,28 /Sugar: 132 g/L
Tasting notes:
Color: golden yellow (honey hues).
Aromas: tropical and citrus fruits.
Suggestions: ideal for desserts. Also as an aperitif.
Temperature: drink at 7°C in sherry glasses.
