The TintoNero Finca La Escuela Malbec comes from a single vineyard in Paraje Altamira, the southern Uco Valley of Mendoza, within the San Carlos department. It is named for the rural school (Escuela) located on the property. TintoNero actively supports the school through regular donations and scholarships, furthering the education of our rural vineyard families. The vineyard has a patchwork of unique soil structures: sandy in some areas, stony patches of calcareous rocks, and light, sandy silt. Each soil profile lot within the vineyard is harvested at different dates, lending additional complexity to the final wine. It was cold‑fermented in small batches before spending 10 months in French oak, 10% new.
The 2019 Finca La Escuela Malbec feels shaped by the land itself—each parcel of sand, stone, and silt lending its own voice. Plenty of rich black currant, blackberry, plum, and crushed gravel aromas shape the nose of this energetic. The palate is juicy, with concentrated black fruit and a mineral texture. It’s an elegant wine with chalky tannins and nice acidity to freshen the delicious finish.
95 Vinous The 2019 Malbec Tintonero Finca La Escuela is a single vineyard that comes from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley. It was cold fermented in small batches before aging for 12 months in French barrels, 15% of them new. Purplish red in the glass. The nose delivers fresh plum, thyme, violets and a general fruitiness featuring cherry and quince. The broad palate flows juicily, stretching out the flavors. This nuanced, complex wine is very much a sum of the different parts of the vineyard it came from; its qualities enhanced by the cool year.
93 Wine Enthusiast Plenty of rich black currant, black berry, plum and crushed gravel aromas shape the nose of this energetic Malbec from Paraje Altamira in Uco Valley. The palate is juicy, with concentrated black fruit and a mineral texture. It's an elegant wine with chalky tannins and nice acidity to freshen the delicious finish.
93 James Suckling Lavender, blackberry, plum and sweet tobacco on the nose with a touch of mushroom. It’s medium-to full-bodied with sleek tannins. Flavorful and succulent with savory herb notes on the finish. Drink now.
