Nieto Senetiner

Wine Spectator 01.06.2014

Nieto Senetiner Terroir Blend 2011 - 90 PTS

Offers an aroma of violet, with flavors of raspberry, wild cherry, pepper and slate. Shows vivid juiciness midpalate, delivering notes of black olive and dark chocolate on the finish. Fresh and enticing. Drink now through 2018. 300 cases imported. –KM

The history of Nieto Senetiner Winery dates back to 1888, when Italian immigrants founded it and grew the first vineyards in Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, province of Mendoza. Over the first decades of the last century, the winery was run by several families who succeeded in passing on the secret of fine winemaking and the love for their land.

In 1969 it is acquired by the families Nieto and Senetiner, who expand the facilities signalling the beginning of a new stage of growth and brand development. In 1998 it becomes part of the Grupo de Negocios de Molinos Río de la Plata. The winery holds a consolidated leadership position, committed to the highest production and quality standards, backed by a continuous investment plan both in estates and process technology.

Loyal to our wines quality and the importance of our terroir, Nieto Senetiner has 400 hectares of vineyards in our three Estates (Fincas), all situated in the Lujan de Cuyo area, but in different valleys presenting different features. In these Estates, high quality grape is produced resulting in exceptional wines.

FINCA VILLA BLANCA - VISTALBA

Altitude: 950 masl
Plantation year: 1925
Vine training system: Espalier
Varieties: Malbec, Syrah
and Cabernet Sauvignon
Irrigation: Surface irrigation

FINCA AGRELO - LAS TORTUGAS

Altitude: 1050 masl
Plantation year: 1974
Plantation year: 1974
Varieties: Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Bonarda, Merlot, Tanat and Cabernet Franc
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

FINCA ALTO AGRELO - LAS TORCAZAS

Altitud: 1150 msm
Año Plantacion: 2006
Sistema condución: Espaldero Alto
Variedades: Malbec, Pinot Noir y Ancellota
Riego: Goteo

The process starting in the vineyard goes on in our wineries. We pay special attention to the treatment of our grapes and work on our processes continuous improvement, along with the technology and craftsmanship enabling the winemaking of fine wines and enhancing quality.

A modern winery with all the state of the art technology required to provide both volume and quality. It is fitted with cutting edge equipment to constantly develop new experiences, keeping us at the frontline of new trends. Besides, we have a special sector for sparkling winemaking, where Charmat and Champenoise methods are implemented.

A traditional colonial style winery built in 1884, with a cane roof in line with the style back then. The production capacity is distributed in small volume pools ranging from 80hl to 240hl, thus achieving the best quality of incoming grape. Painstaking attention is given to cleanliness and to every detail concerning winemaking and aging in oak barrels. Therefore, our most exclusive wines are made in this winery.