{"product_id":"zuccardi-poligonos-gualtallary-malbec","title":"Zuccardi Poligonos Gualtallary Malbec","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Zuccardi Poligonos Gualtallary Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a deep purplish-red color and opens with a refined aroma of ripe black cherries, plums, and black currants. Behind this, beautiful floral notes of violets and subtle aromas of dried herbs, pepper, and graphite emerge. The calcareous soil of Gualtallary provides a recognizable mineral impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this Malbec is full and concentrated, yet remarkably fresh and energetic. The dark fruit is supported by lively acidity and fine, almost chalky tannins. As the wine opens, notes of plum, blackberry, black cherry, spices, and fresh herbs come to the fore. The structure is firm but elegant and gives the wine great length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZuccardi Poligonos Gualtallary Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent accompaniment to grilled beef, lamb, Argentinian steak, stews, and strong cheeses. Due to its fresh acidity, this is also a wine that can be excellently paired with somewhat fattier dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003ePolígonos\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the philosophy behind this series. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zuccardi\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eZuccardi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e aims with these wines not only to showcase the grape but primarily the identity of a specific place. The different vineyards are, as it were, separate \"polygons\" on the map of the Uco Valley, each with its own climate, soil, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGualtallary is located at the foot of the Andes and has a high-altitude, dry climate. There is plenty of sunshine during the day, while nights cool down significantly. This allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining their natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe soil here is at least as interesting. Beneath a layer of sand are gravel, caliche, and a lot of calcareous material. It is precisely these calcareous soils that contribute to the mineral, energetic style of this \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/malbec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eMalbec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso noteworthy is the way the wine is made: the grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats and then further aged in concrete. No new oak is used. As a result, the expression of grape and terroir remains central.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the 19th century, the Zuccardi family emigrated from Italy to Argentina. In the 1950s, Alberto V. Zuccardi founded an irrigation company, a logical step in a country where agriculture without irrigation is hardly possible. To demonstrate the success of his system, he planted his first vineyards in Maipú in 1963, followed by an expansion near Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1985, his son José Alberto Zuccardi has led the family business, which is now renowned worldwide for its quality. Zuccardi has been repeatedly named Best Vineyard in South America, and their wines consistently achieve top ratings, with even outliers of 100 Parker points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling - 94 points (2023)\u003cbr\u003eTim Atkin - 94 points (2023)\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling - 94 points (2022)\u003cbr\u003eTim Atkin - 94 points (2022)\u003cbr\u003eDescorchados 94 points (2022)\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling - 95 points (2021)\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker - 94 points (2021)\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator - 91 points (2021)\u003cbr\u003eTim Atkin - 94 points (2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Malbec comes from vineyards at approximately 1,360 meters altitude. That might sound extreme, but it is precisely the combination of intense sun during the day and cold nights that ensures the grapes ripen slowly and retain their freshness. The result is a Malbec that, in addition to power, has a remarkable amount of tension and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zuccardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944373883205,"sku":"P89403","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/19033827f13c49dcb3d9b43cd53a9812269a626a.jpg?v=1787300006","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/zuccardi-poligonos-gualtallary-malbec","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}