Tintonegro Vineyard 1955

Vineyard 1955 is located in the La Consulta district of the San Carlos county in the southern tip of the Uco valley, at an altitude of 3,000’ elevation. The vineyard is named for the year in which it was planted – 1955. Old vine Malbec! One of Mendoza’s great viticultural riches are the beautiful old vine vineyards of La Consulta. The vines are naturally balanced with exceptionally low yields – often under 1.5 lb. per vine. The fruit has a wonderful balance between rich concentration and elegant balance. The vineyard has light sandy, silty soils, very shallow with a subsoil of calcareous covered round rocks. These soils lend a suprising freshness with a touch of saline minerality.

Food Pairing: Grilled steak, roasted lamb, Argentine barbecue, aged cheeses, charcuterie, braised meats, mushroom dishes, and rich pasta.