Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Aluvional Gualtallary
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 98; James Suckling 97; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous 93

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with violet hues; aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, violets and wild herbs. Juicy, mineral-driven palate with lively acidity, fine chalky tannins and concentrated fruit leading to a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roasted lamb, barbecued ribs, hard/aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu and Peking duck, Sichuan-style beef, mushroom stir-fry with soy.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented with native yeasts in concrete vats, 20–25 day maceration; aged ~12 months in concrete and French oak (some new); bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, founded mid-20th century in Mendoza, pioneers of Uco Valley terroir work; Aluvional series highlights alluvial soils from single subzones like Gualtallary.