Zuccardi Blanc de Blancs NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews include 92 points (Vinous) for vintages (e. g. , 2018); Vivino user average ~3. 9/5; positive reviews in Decanter and multiple trade retailers; frequently listed as Extra Brut/Brut with long lees ageing

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse with yellow-green hue. Aromas of honey, pear, quince, citrus peel and brioche; creamy, medium-bodied palate with cereal and toasted-bread notes, bright acidity and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, ceviche, grilled prawns, seafood risotto, roast or fried chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie), sushi/sashimi, tempura, dumplings (gyoza/har gow), light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional (Champenoise) method: direct-press cuvée, cold settling, primary fermentation, second fermentation in bottle and extended lees aging (30–48+ months); low final dosage (Extra Brut style).

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, founded 1963. Sebastián Zuccardi leads sparkling program using high‑altitude La Carrera/Tupungato sites; family-run, terroir‑driven Mendoza producer focused on mountain vineyards and long lees aging.