Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Q Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza (Gualtallary, El Peral, Tupungato).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Recent vintages widely scored: James Suckling ~92-93 (2023: 93), Vinous ~91 (2023: 91), Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~91-92 for past vintages. (Scores refer to recent vintages, not a released 2024 score)

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus, green apple and pear with white-floral notes, stony/mineral core, subtle neutral-oak spice and bright, mouthwatering acidity. Lean, precise texture with refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, butter-poached prawns, roast chicken with herbs, creamy pasta (carbonara). Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, Cantonese steamed fish

Production Method
Direct-pressed; fermented with indigenous yeasts in 500L neutral oak and concrete vats; aged sur lie without malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Familia Zuccardi, a leading Mendoza family winery sourcing high-elevation Uco Valley sites (Gualtallary/El Peral/Tupungato) known for mineral-driven Chardonnay. Founded mid-20th century and expanded with modern winemaking.