Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted venison, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Nieto Senetiner's Syrah showcases how this classic Rhône variety thrives under the intense high-altitude sun of Mendoza. Sourced from selected vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, the grapes benefit from dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, which preserve acidity while allowing the fruit to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness. The winemaking team employs traditional fermentation followed by careful oak aging to craft a wine that balances the grape's signature wild, spicy character with the plush, fruit-forward style characteristic of Argentine reds. This expression pays homage to the winery's late 19th-century roots, blending European heritage with the bold, expressive terroir of the Andes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier Vistalba subregion of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner stands as one of Argentina's foundational and most storied wineries. Expanded and revitalized by the Nieto and Senetiner families beginning in 1969, the estate pairs more than a century of viticultural heritage with modern vinification techniques. Nestled in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes, the vineyards thrive in semi-arid conditions that produce concentrated, balanced fruit with remarkable depth. The winery is internationally celebrated for its rich, expressive Malbecs and its flagship Don Nicanor portfolio, showcasing complex red blends, old-vine selections, and refined varietal wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%