Zuccardi
Serie A Malbec 2021
100% Malbec
RSD 2,220
AWARDS
92 Points - James Suckling (for 2019 Vintage)
91 Points - Wine Spactator(for 2019 Vintage)
90+ Points - Robert Parker (for 2020 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Vineyard located in the river Las Tunas alluvial fan is characterized by an extreme, cold and dry climate with large temperature ranges. Alluvial, with grains of gravel covered with calcium carbonate at a shallow depth, caliche and calcareous sands. Elevation 1400 mt.
VINTAGE
2021 was a great vintage. With a cool and humid climate, the clusters had the necessary time to reach maturity with a perfect balance of sugar and acidity, and a great structure of tannins. Our meticulous work separating plots and types of soil for harvesting (which has been going on for more than a decade) allowed us to harvest every corner of our vineyards at the perfect time, thus showing the great diversity that characterizes the Uco Valley.
VINIFICATION
The grapes were destemmed and crushed. They underwent cold maceration for 5-7 days before classic vinification with native yeasts and fermented at 25-27ºCelcius. Then macerated for 20 days with periodic remontage and delestage (“rack and return”) and pumping-overs. Part of the wine was aged in French oak.
TASTING NOTES
Intense and lively red purple color. Intense red ripe fruit aromas such as prunes and cherries with black pepper and tobacco. Can also detect chocolate, cherry liqueur and spicy notes. Soft and velvety entry, firm tannins with lovely juicy finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.32 g/l
pH: 3.65
Residual Sugar: 2.10 g/l
Zuccardi
Q Chardonnay 2019
100% Chardonnay
RSD 2,710
AWARDS
92 Points - James Suckling (for 2019 Vintage)
90 Points - Tim Atkin, MW (for 2019 Vintage)
92 Points - Robert Parker (for 2018 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Alluvial, with gravel covered with calcium carbonate at a shallow depth, caliche and calcareous sands. El Peral, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza. Altitude: 1200 mt. Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza. Altitude: 1400 mt.
VINIFICATION
The grapes were directly pressed. Fermented in concrete and oak barrels with native yeasts. Aging sur lie without malolactic fermentation.
TASTING NOTES
Tropical and expressive, the nose dominated by nectarines. There’s a fine line of bright acidity owing to the absence of malolactic. Concrete tanks dominant with a small amount of oak used. This is ‘oak light’ in style, Chablis inspired. The palate is lean and chalky with a mineral edge, behind that a touch of warmth.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Alcohol: 13.0%
Acidity: 7.00 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.80 g/l
Zuccardi
TITO 2017
85% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
RSD 5,165
AWARDS
93 Points - James Suckling (for 2017 Vintage)
93+ Points - Robert Parker (for 2017 Vintage)
94 Points - Tim Atkin, MW (for 2017 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Vineyard entirely irrigated with water from Uco canal, located in the south end of the property. Meltwater from the Andes. Alluvial, with layers of gravel covered with calcium carbonate at average depth (average 60 cm/ 1.96 ft), very heterogeneous. La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza. Altitude: 1100 mt. Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza. Altitude: 1250 mt.
VINIFICATION
Selection of bunches. Tanks filled by gravity. Fermented with indigenous yeast with a soft extraction by delestage and pigeage. Skin maceration after fermentation for 25 days. Malolactic fermentation and oak aging.
TASTING NOTES
Intense purple. Intensely aromatic with notes of ripe red and black fruits such as blueberries and cassis. The barrel aging adds a spicy intense and very complex. Mouth with very good body, firm ripe tannins. Long finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Alcohol: 14.0%
Acidity: 5.90 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.93 g/l
Zuccardi
Concreto Malbec 2019
100% Malbec
RSD 6,050
AWARDS
95 Points - James Suckling (for 2019 Vintage)
93 Points - Tim Atkin, MW (for 2019 Vintage)
95 Points - Robert Parker (for 2018 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Vineyard located Finca Piedra Infinita, Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 3608 feet above sea level. Top soil, very rocky from 20 cm – 0,65 feet depth , with large deposits of calcareous material.
VINIFICATION
Fermentation in concrete vats without epoxi, with indigenous yeast, maceration for 20 days. Malolatic fermentation and aging in concrete vats. Half of the wine is fermented with whole cluster.
TASTING NOTES
Red color with violet hues. It expresses a great herbal character with notes of red fruits. In the mouth is long and with a distinctive mineral texture. A wine of great structure and acidity.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.85 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.80 g/l
Zuccardi Aluvional
Paraje Altamira 2016
100% Malbec
RSD 10,080
AWARDS
96 Points - Robert Parker (for 2016 Vintage)
97 Points - DESCORCHADOS Magazine (for 2016 Vintage)
94 Points - Tim Atkin, MW (for 2016 Vintage)
94 Points - James Suckling (for 2016 Vintage)
VINEYARDS
Stratified alluvial soil with depth between 10 and 80 cm, on a conglomerate of large stones covered with calcium carbonate. 2016 was one of the coldest years of recent times. The average temperature was also lower which made the ripening of the grapes very slow and the yields very low.
VINIFICATION
Grape movement by gravity, fermentation in concrete vats with native yeasts, maceration of 20-25 days. Aged in barrels and concrete vats. Bottled unfiltered.
TASTING NOTES
Deep red and violet hues. Complex fruit character with notes of strawberry, cherry, and plum, complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes. The palate has a silky entry with a lively acidity, great structured tannins, and a long finish.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Alcohol: 13.9%
Acidity: 5.40 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.80 g/l