Winemaker Sustainability

Made at Bodegas Esmeralda, Tilia has been handcrafted to demonstrate true varietal character. The brand is named after the Tilia (Linden) tree commonly found throughout Argentina’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 winemaking in 1999, followed by a master’s degree in viticulture from the prestigious Cuyo 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 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 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 Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from vineyards in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza with elevation ranging from 1,968 to 3,937 feet above sea level. TASTING NOTES The nose is full of ripe black fruits with subtle notes of clove, black pepper, and sweet tobacco. On the palate, flavors of black raspberries and cassis yield to more subtle notes of cedar, vanilla, and sweet spice. The fine-grained tannins lend structure to the wine, which has a soft, lingering finish. FOOD PAIRING This Cabernet Sauvignon would be just as delicious paired with a filet mignon as it would be with a juicy cheeseburger. On a cold night, pair it with beef stew with roasted winter vegetables.

Vineyard & Production Technical Data Soil Composition: Sandy–Loam Winemaker: Leopoldo Kuschnaroff Training Method: Pergola/Arbor–trained & VSP Alcohol: 13.5% Elevation: 1,950 feet pH level: 3.8 Exposure: Northwestern Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/L Year Vineyard Planted: Various Acidity: 5.6 g/L Harvest Time: March–April Dry Extract: 27.99 g/L First Vintage of this Wine: 2006

Winemaking & Aging Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Acclaim Fermentation Container: Stainless steel tanks 2012 Length of Alcoholic Fermentation: 10 days 87 | International Wine Cellar Fermentation Temperature: 86–90º F 2011 Malolactic Fermentation: Yes 90 | Wine Advocate Maceration Technique: Racking, Punchdown, Pumpovers, 88 | Wine Enthusiast and Aerations 88 | International Wine Cellar 12 days Length of Maceration: 2009 Type of Aging Container: Barriques, Stainless steel tanks, 91 | Wine & Spirits and cement vats Type of Oak: French & American Age of Aging Container: 10% New Size of Aging Container: 225L Length of Aging Before Bottling: 6 months Length of Bottle Aging: 3 months