Ernesto Catena |
Country of Origin: Argentina
Location: Agrelo
People: Ernesto Catena, Owner | Luis Reginato, Winemaker
Tikal is owned by Ernesto Catena and is named after his son. Ernesto spent his childhood in the vineyards of Mendoza among winegrowers and local pundits. Since then, he has experienced a kaleidoscope of cultures, living in New York, Buenos Aires, Berkeley, Cambridge (MA), Milan and London. But his heart remains in his homeland of Argentina (where he now lives), with its natural beauty of mountains, streams and vineyards, its wines, and its people who hold a special passion for living. There are few wine brands that reflect the sensibilities of their owner more than Tikal. A skilled horseman, fashion designer, software developer, and book editor, Ernesto pursues all that gives pleasure in life. This hedonism (in the best sense of the word) shows through in the wines. It is a style meant to provide enormous pleasure rather than provoke contemplation; an expression of emotion rather than intellect He has named his wines with passion in mind: Patriota (Patriot), Amorio (Love Affair), Jubilo (Rejoice).
Luis Reginato is the winemaker at Tikal as of the 2002 vintage. Luis is young, but is already a highly trained and respected vineyard consultant and winemaker with long experience at his family's winery in Mendoza. Truly an up and coming talent, Luis and his wines are already garnering high praise from U.S. wine critics. Definitely a winemaker to watch.
Quick Facts:
Big, rich yet balanced wines for 'serious fun.'
They capture Mendoza's spirit of pride, love and celebration.
Named Best Value Wines by Jay Miller for 2011
Social Media
Twitter: @LuisReginato1
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| Current Items from Tikal |
| Cat # |
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Pack-Size |
Net |
Reviews |
| 7051 |
Tikal 2011 'Amorio' Malbec, Mendoza |
12-750 |
$280 |
IWC 91 WS 90 |
| 6427 |
Tikal 2010 'Jubilo' (Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon), Mendoza |
6-750 |
$160 |
IWC 92(+?) IWC 92(+?) |
| 6010 |
Tikal 2011 'Natural' (Malbec/Syrah), Mendoza |
12-750 |
$198 |
IWC 90 |
| 7087 |
Tikal 2012 'Patriota' (Malbec/Bonarda), Mendoza |
12-750 |
$198 |
WS 91 IWC 89 |
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