Mendoza
, Argentina
Winery Overview
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. Vineyard workers often make tea
from the flowers of this tree and enjoy time sitting in the shade after a hard day’s work. These wines are a tribute
to those workers and to the Argentinean way of living life to the fullest, enjoying every moment and relaxing in
the natural environment the land provides. Alejandro Viggiani is the winemaker and viticulturalist in charge of Tilia.
Alejandro graduated with honors from the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza with a degree in agricultural
engineering. Continuing his education, he attended the viticulture and winemaking master’s program jointly held
by the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and the prestigious Eccie National Superieure Agronomique de Montpellier,
where he specialized in vine physiology.
Location of Vineyard
Tilia wines offer a unique combination of fruit sourced from the traditional Eastern region and the dynamic
Southern region of Mendoza. Fruit from the Eastern region offers ripe flavors and excellent mid-palate depth and
concentration. At 4,000 feet above sea level, the Southern region’s higher elevation allows for more aromatic
intensity and higher levels of natural acid creating freshness and balance in the wines. In addition to these general
regions, Tilia’s Torrontes grapes are sourced from Cafayate, Salta.
Winemaking Philosophy
Tilia wines are aged in French and American oak as well as stainless steel, and are allowed some time in bottle prior
to release. They are produced in an approachable style using sustainably farmed grapes.
