Zuccardi Valle de Uco Malbec 2021
Zuccardi
Sebastián Zuccardi has become the leading voice for altitude-driven Argentine Malbec, and this Valle de Uco bottling is the accessible entry point to his philosophy. Vineyards planted above 1,000 meters produce grapes with natural acidity and aromatic intensity that flatland fruit cannot match. The result is a Malbec with structure and freshness rather than just fruit weight.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dark cherry and blackcurrant dominate the nose, with violet florals, a dusting of cocoa, and a hint of fresh mint. There is a chalky, mineral undercurrent that speaks to the altitude.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied, with ripe berry fruit and cedar tannins that frame the palate cleanly. A mid-palate note of toasted oak appears alongside vanilla, balanced by bright acidity that keeps the wine from feeling ponderous.
Finish
Medium-long with cherry, cedar, and a lingering floral lift.
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Blend
- 100% Malbec
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, at 1,000–1,200m altitude
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's cedar tannins and dark fruit complement the charred, fatty richness of lamb, while the minty freshness of chimichurri echoes the wine's herbal undertones.
Produced by the Zuccardi family at their gravity-flow winery in the Uco Valley, where vineyards climb above 1,200 meters along the Andean piedmont, drawing from alluvial soils rich in limestone and gravel.
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