Zuccardi Brazos Malbec 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Brazos Malbec
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza (Paraje Altamira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter: 89 points for Zuccardi Brazos de los Andes Malbec 2020

Tasting Note
Ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry with black pepper and spice; soft, velvety tannins, medium‑full body and a persistent fruity-spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, lamb chops, roasted red meats, aged cheddar or blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, teriyaki or yakitori-style grilled chicken.

Production Method
Grapes sourced from Uco Valley (Paraje Altamira); fermented with controlled extraction and matured about 12 months in second/third-use French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Familia Zuccardi—a multi‑generation Mendoza family winery (founded 1963). Sebastián Zuccardi leads terroir-driven projects focused on Uco Valley parcels.