Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Q Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Gualtallary & El Peral), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2023); Vinous 91 (2023); positive coverage from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate for recent vintages; Q range frequently scores ~91–93 from major critics

Tasting Note
Bright yellow with green hues. Aromas of lime, pear, white flowers and chalk. Mouthwatering, with green citrus, white peach and saline minerality; taut, electric acidity and focused, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster or prawns, roast lemon chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, pork with herb butter. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche, Thai fish curry, steamed ginger-scallion fish.

Production Method
Grapes direct-pressed; fermented with native yeasts (50% in neutral 500L used oak, 50% in concrete); aged on lees without malolactic fermentation; minimal bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi, a family-owned Mendoza estate from mid-20th century, sources high-elevation parcels in the Uco Valley (Gualtallary & El Peral) for the Q range emphasizing terroir and precision viticulture.