# Eggo Tinto de Tiza (2013)

- **Producer:** Zorzal Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Mendoza, Argentina
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, violet, wet stones, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Eggo' refers to the concrete egg-shaped vessels used for aging.
- Vineyards are situated at approximately 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level.
- The wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts.
- Gravity is used in the winery to move grapes and wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and structured tannins complement the richness of proteins like lamb and beef, while its vibrant acidity cuts through fattier dishes. Herbal notes in the food can echo the wine's own subtle complexities, and earthy flavors from mushrooms or root vegetables harmonize with its mineral undertones.

## 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.