COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Zorzal Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Zorzal Eggo Tinto de Tiza 2013 is a red wine from Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina. Produced by Zorzal Wines, founded by the Michelini brothers, the wine emphasizes minimal intervention and the expression of its unique terroir. The Gualtallary region is known for its high-altitude vineyards and chalky, limestone-rich soils. The 'Eggo' in the name signifies its aging process in concrete eggs, a method chosen to preserve the purity of the fruit and the influence of the soil. The 2013 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season in Mendoza.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Eggo' refers to the concrete egg-shaped vessels used for aging.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at approximately 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level.
Fact 03
The wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
Gravity is used in the winery to move grapes and wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Zorzal Eggo Tinto de Tiza 2013 is produced with a focus on minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts, primarily in concrete eggs. The wine then ages for 9-12 months in these same concrete egg-shaped vessels, a deliberate choice to eschew oak and allow the pure expression of the fruit and the Gualtallary terroir to dominate. The winery's design also incorporates gravity to move grapes and wine, further minimizing mechanical intervention.
