Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Aluvional Altamira
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza, Valle de Uco (Paraje Altamira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94 points (2011); Wine Spectator 90 points (2011). Additional vintage scores vary by year

Tasting Note
Deep red with violet hues. Ripe dark cherry, plum and strawberry with floral and herbal notes, wet-stone and graphite minerality; silky entry, lively acidity, chalky structured tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef empanadas, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Szechuan beef, umami mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Gravity-fed harvest; fermentation in concrete vats with native yeasts, 20–25 day maceration; aged in oak barrels and concrete, bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi (Mendoza) family estate; Sebastián Zuccardi leads terroir-driven project Aluvional, selecting alluvial Parcels in Uco Valley to express site-specific Malbec.