Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Aluvional Altamira
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 pts; Wine Enthusiast 90 pts; positive Decanter review. (2014 vintage

Tasting Note
Intense red/black fruit with floral and herbal notes, wet-stone/graphite minerality, saline finish. Silky entry, lively acidity, structured chalky tannins and long finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/charcoal steak, roast lamb, beef empanadas, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef, char siu pork, grilled eggplant, aged hard cheeses.

Production Method
Grapes gravity-moved; native yeast fermentations in concrete; 20–25 day maceration; 30–50% whole clusters; ~half matured in oak, rest in concrete; bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, founded 1963; Sebastián Zuccardi leads terroir-driven Aluvional project showcasing stratified alluvial limestone soils of the Uco Valley.