Zuccardi Malamado Fortified Malbec

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Malamado Fortified Malbec
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
18%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino ~3. 7–3. 9/5 (user average); listed/tasted by IWSC and featured by Wines of Argentina; widely sold by international merchants with positive reviews

Tasting Note
Lush, sweet black-fruit and dried-fig aromas with cinnamon, toasted almond and leather. Silky, full-bodied palate with sweet tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, chocolate desserts, fruitcake, blue (Roquefort) and mature cheeses, foie gras. Asian: Chinese red-braised pork (hong shao rou), Peking duck with hoisin, mooncakes and rich Asian desserts.

Production Method
Classic fermentation halted to retain high residual sugar, fortified with grape spirit, then aged ~24 months in used French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi (founded 1963) of Mendoza/Valle de Uco; family-run winery led by Sebastián Zuccardi, known for terroir research and modern winemaking.