Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Aluvional Altamira
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza (Paraje Altamira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 97; James Suckling 96; Tim Atkin 96; Vinous 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackberries and blueberries with violet and dried lavender, chalky mineral and white pepper. Juicy acidity, fine chalky tannins and a long saline, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, lamb chops, roasted vegetables, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean barbecue (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, mushroom stir-fries, rich noodle dishes.

Production Method
High whole-cluster (≈80–100%) with foot-treading and stems-in fermentation; matured mainly in raw concrete vats with some foudre aging; minimal new oak, focused on site expression.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi (Sebastián Zuccardi) — Mendoza-based, terroir-focused producer farming Paraje Altamira limestone terraces to showcase minerality and site-driven Malbec.