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NIE T O S ENETINER. OVERVIEW. 120 years of tradition and prestige Established 1888 by Spanish immigrant, Don Nicanor Nieto Estate vineyards among the oldest in the region Leader in Malbec and Bonadra Emphasis on quality and high scores . MENDOZA, ARGENTINA .
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OVERVIEW 120 years of tradition and prestige Established 1888 by Spanish immigrant, Don Nicanor Nieto Estate vineyards among the oldest in the region Leader in Malbec and Bonadra Emphasis on quality and high scores
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA Largest wine producing region in Latin American Accounts for nearly 80% of Argentina’s total wine production High altitudes create unique microclimates Hot, desert-like climate during the day, cool nights Andres Mountains provide indigenous irrigations systems via melted snow
LUJÁN DE CUYO Located in the upper Mendoza Valley Appellation officially established 1993 Known as the “PrimeraZona” for producing high quality grapes Key varietals: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Torrontés Alluvial soils with sandy or stony surfaces High altitudes with vineyards around 3,280ft.
ESTATE VINEYARDS • Alto Agrelo Vineyard • Planted in 2005 • 3,500 ft. in elevation • Vistalba Vineyard • Planted in 1900 • 3,300 ft. in elevation • Agrelo Vineyard • Planted in 1900 • 3,100 ft. in elevation
SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable winemaking and viticulture practices First Argentine winery to receive ISO 9002 certification in 2002 Adhere carefully to energy conservation Utilize wastewater recycling Use grape skin compost, soil tilling, and manual weed removal
WINERY Established in 1888 by founder Don Nicanor Located in the Luján de Cuyo sub region of Mendoza 1,000 acres of proprietary-owned vineyards State-of-the-art bottling facility Winery room has over 700 oak barrels Dedicated to high-end premium wines Considered one of the top wineries in Argentina
WINEMAKING • Roberto Gonzalez, Head Winemaker • Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Oenology and Agronomy • MBA in Management & Planning • Became chief winemaker in 1999 • Consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs • Uses only natural yeasts, minimum SO2 and no acidifications • Constant improvement of winemaking processes • Pride in maintaining the excellence and identify of each varietal
WINES • Nieto Senetiner Tier • Malbec • Bonarda • Cabernet Sauvignon • Torrontés • Pinot Noir • Don Nicanor Tier • Malbec • Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot Blend • TerroirBlend • 100% Malbec from 3 premier vineyards
SALES STRATEGY • Highlight the long tradition of quality winemaking • Focus on the leading position with Malbec and Bonarda • Emphasize the unique, high-elevation terroir • Note consulting winemaker, Paul Hobbs • Competitve Benchmarks • Don Miguel Gascon • Trivento • Bodega Norton • Alamos
SUPPORT MATERIAL • Brand Brochure • Brand One Pager • Fact Sheets • Estate Maps • Tasting Kits
SUMMARY 120 year old winery Located in Mendoza, one of the world’s most extraordinary wine regions 1,000 acres estate owned vineyards Highly acclaimed premier terroir at high altitudes Dedicated to high-end premium wines Sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices