Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Aluvional Altamira
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for the 2018 Aluvional Paraje Altamira: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97, Vinous 96, Joaquín Hidalgo 96, Wine Spectator 94, James Suckling 94. Widely praised for minerality, structure and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark plum, blackberry and black cherry with violets, dried herbs and wet-stone minerality. Silky entry, bright acidity, chalky tannins and a long saline, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled skirt steak or ribeye with chimichurri, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short ribs), Chinese braised beef, Szechuan-style beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit fermented to preserve purity; matured ~12 months largely in concrete and ~30% in used French (500L) oak barrels to retain terroir expression.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi — a leading Mendoza producer focused on terroir-driven wines. The Aluvional range highlights alluvial plots in the Uco Valley, with Paraje Altamira expressing high-altitude minerality and finesse.