Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Finca Canal Uco
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza (Altamira area)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) 96; James Suckling 96; Guia Descorchados 97

Tasting Note
Deep blue-black Malbec showing dark berries, crushed stone, fresh herbs and currant-bush notes, with notable minerality, full-bodied concentration, layered tannins and a textured, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted lamb, dry-aged steak, beef empanadas, aged Manchego or Parmigiano. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu / hoisin duck, Sichuan pepper beef, robust ramen or teriyaki-glazed meats.

Production Method
Fermented in concrete tanks, matured mostly in concrete with <30% ageing in used 500L neutral barrels; sustainable viticulture and gravity-driven cellar design.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Familia Zuccardi (third-generation) from the historic Finca Canal Uco vineyard (c.57 ha) in Altamira; deep alluvial soils, high-altitude Uco Valley plantings and long-term sustainable practices.