Zuccardi Botanico Chardonnay Gualtallary 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Botanico Chardonnay Gualtallary
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Uco Valley (Mendoza)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo) 96; Falstaff (Peter Moser) 97; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 94; Wine Spectator (Aaron Romano) 91

Tasting Note
Herb-driven, citrus and green-apple core with chamomile, beeswax and saline, chalky mineral texture. Broad, focused palate with bright acidity and a long, tangy finish.

Food Pairing
West: grilled sea bass, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, creamy seafood pasta. Asian: miso-glazed cod, sashimi/sushi, tempura prawns, green curry with chicken.

Production Method
Selection of bunches, direct pressing; fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging in concrete vats; no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and minerality.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi—leading Mendoza producer focused on high-altitude Uco Valley sites (Gualtallary). Known for terroir-driven wines and modern concrete-aged Chardonnays.