Zuccardi San Pablo Fosil Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
San Pablo Fosil Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
San Pablo, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 97 (Joaquín Hidalgo, 2024); Tim Atkin 95; Wine Advocate 93; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Vibrant, mineral-driven Chardonnay with lime, lemon, green apple, huacatay/Andean herb, white flowers and subtle butterscotch. Chalky texture, bright salinity and a crisp, lingering citrus finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with lemon, creamy mushroom pasta, grilled sea bass, crab cakes. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche, Thai green curry (mild), steamed fish with ginger & scallions, Korean grilled mackerel.

Production Method
Direct-pressed; fermented and aged primarily in concrete eggs with some lots in large (500L) used French oak; no malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Familia Zuccardi from high‑altitude San Pablo vineyards (~1,400 m). First released in 2016; part of Zuccardi’s Uco Valley mountain portfolio showcasing calcareous soils and Andean influence.