Zuccardi Brazos Malbec 2024

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Brazos Malbec
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza - Uco Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter review (89 points, Brazos/Brazos de los Andes Malbec tasting). Positive IWSC tasting notes praising fruit purity and intensity

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum and violet with blueberry and peppery spice; medium–full body, soft rounded tannins and a juicy, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roasted lamb, beef empanadas, mushroom pasta; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, char siu pork, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Malbec, cold maceration and stainless-steel fermentation with gentle extraction; typically unoaked or only lightly oaked to preserve primary fruit.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi (Zuccardi family) from Uco Valley, Mendoza; family-run producer focused on terroir research, sustainability and a modern winery opened in the Uco Valley.