Zuccardi Brazos Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Brazos Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 90 pts (2013); NatalieMacLean community 90/100 (2023); listed by LCBO (product listing and notes)

Tasting Note
Ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with violet florals, dark chocolate and warming spice; medium-bodied with balanced acidity, firm ripe tannins and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, BBQ ribs, roasted lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki or yakitori-style grilled chicken.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Uco Valley fruit; fermented in stainless steel with controlled extraction, malolactic fermentation, then aged 6–12 months in used French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi — a Mendoza family winery pioneering high-altitude viticulture in the Uco Valley; known for site-driven, modern Argentine wines.