Zuccardi Poligonos San Pablo Cabernet Franc 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Poligonos San Pablo Cabernet Franc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
San Pablo, Tunuyán, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Historic critic scores for Polígonos San Pablo (various vintages) include Robert Parker/WA 91–94, Jancis Robinson scores and James Suckling up to mid-90s; 5%); 5%—estimated 13. 5% here

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with red and black berries, mountain herbs, cracked pepper and floral notes; lively acidity, medium body, fine-grained tannins and a mineral, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, mushroom pasta, herb-roasted chicken, aged Manchego or Pecorino. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short rib), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, Thai basil stir-fry, teriyaki lamb/chicken.

Production Method
Fermented in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, partial whole-cluster, ~20-day maceration; aged 10–12 months in large French oak foudres (used).

Vineyard Info
Part of Zuccardi's Polígonos series showcasing single-pueblo terroirs; sourced from high-altitude San Pablo (~1,300–1,400m). Produced by Familia Zuccardi under Sebastián Zuccardi and enologists Laura Principiano/S. Zuccardi.