Tiano & Nareno 2015 is only the fourth vintage to be produced by the estate since its inception 10 years ago. They remain true to their founding mission, to release a wine only from the greatest red wine vintages. They pledge to respect the traditions and the terroir that Sebastiano and Nazzareno (Tiano and Nareno) honoured for over 50 years. Respect for nature, respect for hard work - these are their values.

Tiano & Nareno 2015 is the fruit of Mendoza’s exceptional high altitude vineyards, fine soils, and old, low-yielding vines. A testament to the alchemy of blending, the wine is made from 85% Malbec from 65-year-old vines in the Vistalba region north of the Mendoza River, and 15% Cabernet Franc, to its south. Here, at 1050 m (3,445 ft) above sea level, the grapes are exposed to extraordinary UV levels, one of the keys to their finesse. Calcareous chalk top-soils of approximately 60 cm (23.6 in) over stony subsoils subject the vines to moderate stress, encouraging them to root deeply, providing optimal nutrition to the vines and enhancing overall health.

Weather in 2015 A warm winter, cool summer and higher-than-normal rainfall in the El Niño cycle meant that many areas failed to shine, meaning there was more work to be done in the vineyards. Warm temperatures in some areas with higher humidity than usual and some hailstorms made this a challenging year in Mendoza. Some areas had heavy rain during the summer and early autumn. Producers had to manage canopies and spend more time in the vineyards, in some cases picking earlier.

Technical Information:
Grape: 85% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14%
Production: 5,800 Bottles

Tasting Note: Ruby red in colour glinting with violet, the wine is astonishingly bright in the glass. The nose is immediately captivating, with the underlying complexity and restrained power of the greatest red wines. In just a few minutes, this sense of reserve is transformed into a floral bouquet and classic fine wine aromas. Ripe fruits, black cherries, and prunes come to the fore, alongside the violet perfume beloved of Malbec. A waft of capsicum hints subtly at the presence of Cabernet Franc. The palate swells with power and great complexity. Voluptuous but graceful nonetheless, the wine retains a sense of freshness that enlivens the senses. Skilfully wrought, the wine’s gentle tannins and oak integration are the result of careful extraction and maturation techniques. Finely poised, Tiano & Nareno is truly unique.

The year is 1908. 20-year-old Sebastiano Accorrà and 18-year old Nazzarreno Savina leave their native Italy, their villages and their families, and board a boat to make the great Atlantic crossing in search of new prospects and better lives.

Sebastiano, known as Tiano, and Nazzareno, known as Nareno, landed at the port of Buenos Aires in the summer of 1908, after 18 days at sea. But the city was not their final destination. They still had over 600 miles westward to travel before arriving in the region of Mendoza, a land where vines had been cultivated at the foot of the imposing Andes Mountains for hundreds of years. Mendoza was the place where Tiano and Nareno set up their homes and raised their families.

Tiano and Nareno devoted their lives to working the land and growing vines. They were passionate about tradition and had a great love for work well done. Thanks to their hard work, commitment, and endurance, the land, climate, and vines of Mendoza held no secrets for them. Nearly 100 years later, Ariel Savina, the grandson of Tiano and Nareno, resurrected the vineyards where his grandfathers had devoted their lives to grape growing for more than 50 years. With the first vintage in 2010, Ariel fulfilled his lifelong dream of crafting wines in honour of his forefathers.

It took over five years for proprietor Ariel Savina to identify and select the region’s best plots of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, the very same plots that Tiano and Nareno loved so much and talked about so often. The calcareous chalk top-soils over stony subsoils subject the vines to moderate stress and encourage them to root deeply, providing optimal nutrition to the vines and enhancing overall health. Following meticulous hand-harvesting and a 15 day maceration in stainless steel tanks, the wine ages for 60 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Coming from Mendoza’s exceptionally high-altitude vineyards, fine soils, and old, low yielding vines, Tiano and Nareno is a voluptuous and elegant wine with aromas of ripe black cherries, prunes, and violets.