Tamari, Zhik

Interesting facts

"Zhik" in the language of the indigenous people of the Mendoza region, means "to reach the sublime, to acquire perfection." The wine Tamari, Zhik is the best of the best, embodying the maximum expression of the varietal characteristics of the grapes Malbec, charming a rich aroma and a complex, elegant palate, with soft tannins. Grapes for wine grow in the largest wine region of Argentina — Mendoza, in the UCO valley. There prevails a moderately hot dry climate, and irrigation of vineyards is carried out by rivers flowing from the Andes, and meltwater from mountain ranges. Warm, Sunny days give way to cool nights, contributing to the development of rich, ripe aromas and preserve the berries fresh acidity. The soils are mainly rocky and sandy, with a small amount of organic matter, so the yield of the vines is quite low, but the quality is at the highest level. The harvest is carried out manually. Maceration lasts for 5 days at 9°C, after which comes the stage of wine fermentation for 12 days at 27°C in small tanks made of concrete and stainless steel. Wine aging takes place in barrels of American and French oak for 18 months.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has a dark red colour with a purple hue.
a lavish bouquet of the wine is reflected juicy notes of black fruits, nuances of smoke and toasted toast.
Intense, voluminous taste, with increasing difficulty accentuate the soft, ripe tannins, on the background of a pleasant fruity. A long warm finish.
The wine is excellent with red meat, especially lamb, poultry (duck, partridge), seasoned cheeses.

About the manufacturer

Винодельческая компания Tamari основана в 2002 году в знаменитом аргентинском регионе Мендоса. В настоящее время компания входит в состав группы Винья Сан Педро Тарапака (Viña San Pedro Tarapacá — VSPT), которая объединяет 8 производителей из Чили и Аргентины. Основной целью компании является удовлетворение спроса мирового рынка в качественных и доступных винах из стран Нового Света.