Tasting notes: Nieto Patrimonial Malbec
Nieto Patrimonial Malbec. An intense Malbec that is deep red in colour. The nose has hints of violet with concentrated notes of red fruits. And plum that blend with star anise aromas and a structured palate from its ageing in French oak. The finish is long and smooth with sweet and soft tannins.
Food match:
Grilled red meat, pasta in rich tomato sauce or semi-cured cheese.
Producer/Region :
All grapes are hand harvested from one of the single vineyards within the Controlled Appellation (DOC) in Lujan de Cuyo. This Argentinian vineyard boasts 45+ year old vines planted at 950masl. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, and 12 months in bottle before release.
Nieto Senetiner has grown to become one of the leading stars of Mendoza. Although the vineyards and winery were founded by Italian immigrants and date back to 1888, they were acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969.
Nieto has some 400 hectares of vineyards in virtually all of the best sub-districts of Mendoza. From which it produces classic and modern wines characterised by the uniquely appealing balance of power and finesse that defines the best wines of the region. The top wines come from very old vineyards in the famed sub-district of Agrelo, and are fully deserving of their status.
Since joining the estate, winemaker Santiago Mayorga has taken the wines to another level and was named ‘Young Winemaker of the Year 2017’ by Tim Atkin.
