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Tandem Winery
Ars Nova
Red Blend
Navarra, Spain

BOLD WINE STYLE

Ars Nova, contains the winery’s signature blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is deep ruby red in color with a violet rim. Complex and fresh on the nose, this wine revels ripe red and black fruit with balsamic hints. It is very elegant with many layers featuring notes of bramble berry fruits, blueberries, licorice and blackberries, scrubland, thyme and mint. It’s delightful, long, enveloping and extraordinary. A fresh mountain wine with a strong expression of its terroir.  Pairs well with casseroles, lamb, red meat, game, stuffed pasta, poultry and cheese.

Varietal: 40% Tempranillo, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Analysis: 14.5% alcohol / volume
Acidity: 5.8 g/l
Residual sugar: 0.4 g/l
Soil: Clay loam
Vinification: Fermentation temperature of 86ºF, slow extraction with pigeages; they do not use pumps in fermentation. Racking by gravity to concrete vats. Malolactic fermentation and natural clarification by decanting into concrete vats. It is not cold stabilized nor fined.
Serving Temperature: 62.2ºF
Critical Acclaims:

• 2003 –  Selected blind for KLM business class, 3 stars Selection magazine, 17/20 John Radford Wine Wire
• 92 pts. Ray Jordan West Weekend Magazine Perth
• 2005 –  Gold Sommelier Wine Awards
• 2008 –  90 points Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
• 2010 –  Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2015
• 2012 –  91 points Vinous Antonio Galloni
• 2014 –  89 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
• 2018 –  90 points James Suckling, 90 points Guia Peñin, 94 points Tim Atkin

WINERY’S NOTES/ABOUT THE NAME:
Latin for “new art”, is very applicable to the philosophy of this wine. 
Ars Nova was a musical movement in the 14th Century which brought about the advent of volume in music. Until that time music was flat and monochrome. This new way of creating music was more complex, marked by harmony and rhythm. This was the origin of polyphony. Music which was composed from then onwards was called ars nova and music prior to that time was termed ars antiqua. It has been compared with the introduction of perspective in painting which occurred during the same period.
 Ars Nova is an elegant wine, feminine, multi-layered, a wine for reflection and enjoyment.

ABOUT BODEGA TANDEM:
Compañía Vitivinícola Tandem was founded in January 2003 by Alicia Eyaralar, José María Fraile and a small group of wine-loving friends and family. With extensive experience in winemaking and marketing—both together and separately—they were driven by a shared dream to create something unique. The name Tandem, meaning “at last” in Latin, reflects this long-held aspiration. Their mission is to craft elegant, expressive wines that reflect the character of their land in the Navarra DO, while following a path rooted in respect for nature, minimum intervention, and meticulous care. Committed to consistency, sincerity, and continual improvement, Tandem strives to become a benchmark for quality in the region. Learn more about the winery here.

Balsamic Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
• 4 portobello mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

• In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and kosher salt.
• Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Gently twist or cut off the stems. Use a spoon to scrape out the gills.
• Using a pastry brush, coat the gill side with about a third of the marinade.
• Heat a 2-burner griddle, a grill pan, or an outdoor grill on medium heat. Grease the grill well. 
• Place the mushrooms, gill side down, on the grill. Grill until the gill side is browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.
• When the gill side is almost ready, brush the tops of the mushrooms with another third of the marinade.
• Flip the mushrooms so that they’re gill side up. Continue grilling them until they are browned and tender, 2-3 more minutes.
• Transfer the mushrooms to a plate. Brush them with the remaining marinade, sprinkle them with parsley, and serve.

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