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It was 1994 when Tomás Achaval started dreaming about Nómade. The Andes and the surrounding constellation of vineyards captivated his soul at the time he was the president of Chandon Winery in Argentina (The most important winery of Moet Hennessy / LVMH outside France). From that moment on he knew that the wine world, its people and culture would turn out to be the axis of his life. As a world traveler he learned from experienced people, who shared with him their knowledge which Tomás wittily put into practice at Bodegas Chandon taking the company to a top international level. In 2002, with all this precious experience and his never-ending passion, Tomás started looking for the best terroirs in the Andean Region where the selected grape varieties can reach their full expression to make wines that will capture the unique flavour of the Andes to captivate and entertain the consumer’s senses.
Nómade Torrontes 2009 – Torrontes is the most distinctive of all Argentine wines. Torrontes has turned into the symbolic white grape of Argentina. This superb wine was born in a beautiful vineyard at 5,445 feet/1,650 meters a.s.l. located in Cafayate, in the middle of the astonishing Calchaqui Valleys, the best and most famous Andean valley for Torrontes. Clean, bright, straw yellow with steely highlights. Great varietal tipicity, with a flowery nose, primary orange blossom and jasmine with a background of mint, pear and rue. Intense and fresh in the mouth, with balanced acidity and maximum fruitiness. Excellent for spicy foods and Sushi. 1,029 cases made.
Nómade Malbec 2007 – Born in a 75-year-old vineyard from La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
The vineyard’s age provides natural balance and delicate structure; low yields (5,000 – 6,000 kgs per hectare); the elevation 3,630 ft a.s.l.
The wine displays a shade of intense reds and wraps the mouth into an aromatic rainbow of red fruit, plums and prunes with flowery notes. Mature and elegant with a great balance and roundness. Aged for 8 months in French (70 %) and American oak barrels (30%). Aged for 8 months in French and American oak barrels. 3,000 cases made.
Nómade Malbec Reserva 2004 – This wine was born in a 23-year-old vineyard at 980 meters a.s.l. located at the foothill of the Andes in the small town of Altamira, Mendoza, world famous for its Malbecs. Very deep purple with brilliant violet notes. The nose expresses multiple aromatic layers of ripe red fruit, plums and prunes with nutty and woody notes. The mouth is intense and grows around sweet and round tannins. Remarkable acidity, great complexity and elegant with a long aging capacity. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. 810 cases made.
Nómade Syrah Reserva 2003 – This wine was born in a 30-year-old vineyard in La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, at 1030 m a.s.l. A balanced trellis system in a small lot with low yields proves to be the best way and place to grow this remarkable Syrah. Aged for 16 months aged in new French oak barrels. 990 cases made.
Nómade Las Mulas Reserva 2005 – Assemblage crafted with grapes from Las Mulas vineyards in Uco Valley. 50 % Syrah; 30 % Malbec and 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon from a high altitude vineyard. Altitude 3,996 feet to 4,329 feet. The wine coats the mouth with lovely mature berries and lush fig marmalade wrapped in exotic spice; chocolate and vanilla notes. Balance and elegance shine through. Aged for 18 months in American and French oak. 436 cases made.
