Zuccardi Jose Malbec 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Jose  Malbec
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza (Altamira & Gualtallary)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) 94; Wine Spectator 94 (ranked #56 Top 100 Wines of 2020); Decanter 94; James Suckling ~94; Tim Atkin ~93

Tasting Note
Deep blackberry, black cherry and plum with spice, dark chocolate, mocha and a hint of dried mint/herbal notes. Full-bodied, layered and precise with fine chalky tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye/Argentinian asado, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, Peking duck or teriyaki beef; aged hard cheeses and charcuterie.

Production Method
Grapes sourced from Altamira and Gualtallary; fermented (partly in concrete) and aged mostly in large 2,500-L oak vats rather than small barriques for ~12+ months; traditional, low-intervention style.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, founded by Alberto Zuccardi and led later by José Alberto; now run by Sebastián Zuccardi, known for terroir-focused Mendoza (Uco Valley) vineyards and modern winemaking.