Zuccardi Poligonos San Pablo Malbec 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Poligonos San Pablo Malbec
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza (San Pablo, Tunuyán)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Polígonos San Pablo receives consistent high scores across vintages — James Suckling 95 (2021), Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 94 (2020), Wine Enthusiast 92 (2020); frequent top ratings for the series

Tasting Note
Violet‑tinged black plum and red berries with herbal and mineral notes; lively acidity, supple medium tannins, medium body and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb with chimichurri, empanadas, mushroom pasta, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), teriyaki beef, Sichuan‑style beef, soy‑glazed noodles, miso‑roasted aubergine.

Production Method
100% Malbec. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats (≈20 days maceration) and matured primarily in concrete; minimal new oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi’s Polígonos series highlights single‑village terroirs. Grapes from San Pablo vineyards (~1,400m) in the Valle de Uco, Mendoza.