TROPA SALVAJE
BRENNAN FAMILY
"We are a family winery that is committed to sustainable vineyards, convinced that we have unique wines that allow us to attract the attention of the most demanding and curious palates," says Eugenia Brennan.
Tropa Salvaje ("Wild Herd") is an heroic gamble on Mendozan viticulture.
Named “La Heroica”, Amansado’s main vineyard is one of the most unusual in Argentina. Oenologist José Luis Miano and Juan Pablo Michelini, a celebrated Mendozan winemaker well known for his creativity, have planted terraced vineyards in the Rhône style, (something rarely seen in Mendozan viticulture) together creating uncommon wines of freshness and energy. Organically grown Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, along with old vine Pedro Ximénez, form the core wines of the project.
Tropa Salvaje is a tribute to the family's twin passions: thoughtful, patient winegrowing and their work in continuing the lineage of Argentina's native Criollo horses. The result is a portfolio of utterly original wines fashioned by hand that celebrates their homeland's finest attributes.
JUAN PABLO MICHELINI
Winemaker
Affectionately known as Juampi to those who’ve had the pleasure of spending any time with him, he also serves as the head winemaker at his family’s winery, Zorzal.
JOSÉ LUIS MIANO
Agricultural engineer and Senior winemaker.
Specialist in organic and sustainable vineyards.
Pepe looks after the two estates putting immense love, care and knowledge into the project with the goal of being as sustainable as possible throughout the full process. He knows that the respect for the flora and fauna prevails over all. He is also our winemaker who, together with Juampi, have created an eclectic and interesting line-up.
Mendoza, Argentina
"LA HEROICA", PERDRIEL, LUJÁN DE CUYO
S33º04'14" W68º54'23"
Located on the border between Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, it has access to natural springs as well as series of hillocks where the Brennans always intended to plant terraced vineyards in the Rhône style, something rarely seen in Mendozan viticulture.
3200' above sea level
5 hectares
Silty-Clay loam soil
60 year old vines
Hand Harvest
"FINCA PELLEGRINA" EL ZAMPAL, TUPUNGATO, VALLE DE UCO
S33º22'43" W69º12'28
4000' above sea level
70 hectares
Sandy Stony loam soil
Planted 2006
Hand Harvest