TintoNegro

A brief history

TintoNegro, meaning black wine in Spanish, is meant to celebrate the essence of Malbec in Mendoza. Known for its dark, blackish color Malbec is definitely a TintoNegro. TintoNegro was born of the long time friendship and professional collaboration of Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach. Colleagues at Bodega Catena Zapata for almost 15 years, Alejandro was Vineyard Director and Jeff was Wine Education Director. TintoNegro wines are meant to reflect the heart and soul of Malbec in Mendoza. The portfolio explores the terroirs of Mendoza where Malbec does best, gradually isolating unique vineyard sites and winemaking techniques which can showcase the heights of concentration and complexity to which Malbec can aspire.

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TintoNegroFinca La Escuela - El Limo, Paraje Altamira

In order to showcase the unique profile of each soil, we have created a line of single soil wines. Each harvest, vinified and aged the exact same way, highlighting how a difference of soil can create a completely different wine. Limo means silt in Spanish and refers to the patch of silty soil on the northern edge of the vineyard. Lightly textured and cool, these soils produce Malbec with bright red fruit flavors and fresh acidity.

TintoNegroLa Escuela: La Arena Malbec

Finca La Escuela is located in Altamira, the premiere region for Malbec. It is named for the rural school (Escuela) located on the property. TintoNegro actively supports the school through regular donations and scholarships, furthering the education of our rural vineyard families. The vineyard has a patchwork of unique soil structures: sandy in some areas, stony patches of calcareous rocks, and light sandy, silt. Each soil profile lot within the vineyard is harvested at different dates producing different wines which Finca La Escuela La Arena (sand) is one of them

TintoNegroLimestone Block

Malbec has a wonderful affinity for cofermentation, vinifying with small amounts of Cabernet Franc that lends additional intensity and structure. Cabernet Franc intensifies Malbec’s floral character and adds come finely grained tannins. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak, 15% new

TintoNegroMendoza Malbec

Sourced from Luján de Cuyo, the Mendoza malbec is meant to showcase the exceptional value and approachable profile of Malbec. The wine’s soft, drinkable style is accompanied by light oak aging for additional complexity

TintoNegroUco Valley Malbec

Sourced from Mendoza’s high altitude Uco Valley, this blend is meant to showcase the cool climate style of Malbec. Intense floral aromatics, dark fruit flavors, rich texture and a bright, fresh finish – cool climate Malbec. The wine is aged for 9 months in French oak, 10% new

TintoNegroLa Escuela: La Piedra Malbec

Finca La Escuela is located in Altamira, the premiere region for Malbec. It is named for the rural school (Escuela) located on the property. TintoNegro actively supports the school through regular donations and scholarships, furthering the education of our rural vineyard families. The vineyard has a patchwork of unique soil structures: sandy in some areas, stony patches of calcareous rocks, and light sandy, silt. Each soil profile lot within the vineyard is harvested at different dates producing different wines which Finca La Escuela La Arena (sand) is one of them

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A brief history

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