Zuccardi San Pablo Fosil Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
San Pablo Fosil Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
San Pablo, Uco Valley (Tunuyán), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for recent vintages: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~94; James Suckling ~94; Decanter ~93; Tim Atkin/Vinous 94–95 for adjacent vintages (critics vary by year)

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with green apple, lemon rind, white pear, honeysuckle, and subtle toasted oak; chalky, saline undertone, creamy texture and vibrant acidity with a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled/poached sea bass, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, lobster with butter. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi, ceviche, tempura, Thai coconut fish curries, Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Direct-pressed; fermented mostly in concrete vats (≈70–75%) with ~25–30% in 500L used French oak barrels; no malolactic fermentation; aged on lees to add texture.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, a multi‑generation Mendoza estate. Fósil is sourced from Estancia San Pablo (≈1,400m) in the Uco Valley, a high‑altitude site developed by Sebastián Zuccardi to showcase terroir.