Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Q Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Gualtallary, La Consulta - Mendoza)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (co‑fermented with ~10–15% Malbec)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91

Tasting Note
Intense purple with red hues. Ripe black and red fruits (blackberry, cassis), graphite, tobacco and herbal notes; chalky, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a full-bodied, long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roasted red meats (NY strip, roast beef, lamb, burgers), hearty stews; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese braised beef, Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef and rich noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand selection; gravity-filled tanks; indigenous yeast fermentation; soft extraction via delestage and pigeage; ~25 days skin maceration; malolactic fermentation and oak ageing (225–500L/500–2500L vats).

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, a multi-generation Mendoza producer led by Sebastian Zuccardi, sources Uco Valley sites (Gualtallary, La Consulta) for the Q range showcasing high-altitude terroir and modern cellar techniques.