Made at Bodegas Esmeralda, Tilia has been handcrafted to demonstrate true character. The brand is named after the Tilia (Linden) tree commonly found throughout ’s wine country. WINEMAKER Leopoldo Kuschnaroff hails from a family of farmers, born Vineyard workers often make tea from the of Ukrainian immigrants to Argentina. A true son of the flowers of this tree and enjoy time sitting Mendoza wine region, he graduated trade school with in the shade after a hard day’s work. These a degree in in 1999, followed by a master’s degree in from the prestigious University. wines are a tribute to those workers and He is extremely passionate in his vinification process, to the Argentinean way of living life to obsessively reaching for the highest potential of each the fullest, enjoying every moment and vineyard parcel. relaxing in the natural environment the land provides. SUSTAINABILITY Tilia is dedicated to maintaining the best traditions of a These inviting selections are approachable, rural lifestyle, caring for family farmers, and to stewardship affordable and filled with layers of flavor. of environmental responsibility. The team actively engages They are sure crowd-pleasers to a variety in many programs throughout the community to implement this credo. Tilia family farmers all live in or very close to of palates and provide a consistent option their vineyards and often bike to and from work every to the consumer’s wine selection. day. The winemaking and viticultural team attend regular sustainability training sessions at the National University of Cuyo and National Agricultural Research Institute to share new practices with our growing partners. So far, sustainability practices have been implemented in the following areas: Water Purification Water Management & Conservation Fertilization Pesticide Reduction Pruning & Canopy Management Soil Management & Health

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 2013

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. The grapes for this Chardonnay were sourced from vineyards sites in both the Eastern and Southern regions with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 feet above sea level. TASTING NOTES Golden yellow in color, the Tilia Chardonnay has aromas of ripe citrus fruits with subtle floral notes and a touch of vanilla, a contribution made by the oak barrels in which this wine is briefly aged. On the palate, the wine has flavors of pear and tropical fruits with hints of vanilla and spice on the finish. The finish is clean and bright. FOOD PAIRING This Chardonnay would pair well with most chicken dishes, pasta dishes with cream sauces, and many seafood recipes like grilled salmon with mango salsa.

Vineyard & Production Technical Data Soil Composition: Sandy–Loam Winemaker: Leopoldo Kuschnaroff Training Method: Pergola/Arbor–trained & VSP Alcohol: 13.5% Elevation: 2,000 – 4,000 feet pH level: 3.3 Exposure: Northwestern Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/L Year Vineyard Planted: Various Acidity: 5.9 g/L Harvest Time: February–April Dry Extract: 20.2 g/L First Vintage of this Wine: 2006

Winemaking & Aging Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay Acclaim Fermentation Container: Stainless steel tanks 2013 Length of Alcoholic Fermentation: 21–30 days 87 | Wine Spectator Fermentation Temperature: 57–61º F 2012 Malolactic Fermentation: Yes 87 | International Wine Cellar Type of Aging Container: Barriques and Stainless steel tanks 2011 Type of Oak: French 88 | Wine Advocate Age of Aging Container: 10% New 2011 Size of Aging Container: 225L 87 | International Wine Cellar Length of Aging Before Bottling: 3 Months Length of Bottle Aging: 3 months

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