Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Aluvional Gualtallary
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98; James Suckling 96; Vinous 96; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-and-red fruit (blackberry, plum, black cherry) with violet and jarilla herb notes, crushed stone/mineral core, bright acidity, chalky texture, firm silky tannins and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye/Argentine asado, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, miso‑glazed eggplant, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Malbec fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats; approx. 30% aged ~12 months in medium-sized (500L) French oak; bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi (Valle de Uco) led by Sebastián Zuccardi. Aluvional is a site-driven series exploring alluvial soils in high-altitude Gualtallary to express minerality and terroir precision.