"Argentine First Growth" -Tim Atkin, MW

Paraje Altamira, with its high altitude (4,000 feet) and cool microclimate, has become synonymous with world-class Argentine wine. The soils of Paraje Altamira are very diverse, with patches of sandy, rocky, silty, and limestone soils dispersed throughout the vineyard. At the moment of harvest, each soil profile imparts distinct aromatic and flavor profiles to the fruit – floral notes in the sandy patches, stony minerality in the rocky areas, dark fruits in the silty soils, and complexity from the limestone patches. The combination of these profiles lends excellent complexity to the final wine. From co-winemakers and co-owners Alejandro “Colo” Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach (Mil Suelos), who like to call the Zaha and Teho terroir “refrigerated sunshine.”

Zaha
Cabernet Franc

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (’19)
92 Points, Vinous (’18)

“A firm and silky wine with juicy and dense fruit and intense berry and tobacco character. Full body and a flavorful finish. A little rustic.”

From Toko vineyard’s limestone patches.

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ZaHa
"El Corte"

93 Points, Wine Advocate (’19)
93 Points, James Suckling (’15)
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (’14)

“Floral aromas of orange peel, rose petal and violet blend with more typical scents of tar and char. This Malbec blend is linear in feel but full, without an ounce of flab. Lightly spiced berry, red plum and chocolaty oak flavors finish toasty and tight, but with give.”

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Zaha
Malbec

93 Points, Wine Spectator (’20)
92+ Points, The Wine Advocate (’19)

ZaHa means “Heart” in Mendoza’s native Huarpe language. The 90% Malbec fruit is co-fermented with small amounts of 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot for additional complexity and concentration. ZaHa – the heart of Paraje Altamira.

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Zaha Cabernet Sauvignon

91 Points, Wine Advocate (’19)
91 Points/Top 100 Wines of 2021, Wine Spectator (’18)

The bright, sunny days of the Uco Valley produce grapes with dark, rich fruit flavors. Cool daytime temperatures produce complex floral and fresh, herbal aromas. The cold mountain nights allow the grapes to retain high levels of natural acidity for freshness and balance. The rocky, limestone rich soils of Paraje Altamira add finely grained tannins and savory minerality.

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Zaha Chardonnay

93 Points, Vinous (’21)
92+ Points, Wine Advocate (’21)

Expresses aromas of white flower and herbal notes accompanied by a citric profile and green apple.

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Zaha Sparkling Calcaire

92 Points, Vinous (NV)
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (NV)

A sparkling wine with fine and subtle bubbles alongside a creamy mouthfeel.

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Zaha Sparkling
Calcaire Rose

Floral and herbal aromas with ripe stone fruit flavors and bright, crisp acidity.

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TEHO MALBEC

94 Points, Wine Advocate (’19)
93 Points, Wine Spectator (’18)

“This is a really powerful wine with stone, cocoa powder and slate. Dark berries. Full body and an intense finish. Field blend. Fantastic wine. From 75-year-old vines.”

100% from estate 10 acre “Tomal” vineyard planted in 1955. Less than 0.5 kilo production per plant.

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