Zuccardi Valles Malbec
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Zuccardi |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Appellation | Uco Valley |
| Grape variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Taste profile | Powerful |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 16 to 18 degrees |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting note Zuccardi Valles Malbec
Full of blackcurrants, cassis, blackberries, and ripe plums on the nose and palate, complemented by subtle toasted notes and spice. On the palate, the wine is rich and juicy, with a beautiful structure and a firm yet refined bite. The tannins give the wine power without becoming astringent. The herbal notes of thyme, rosemary, and fennel provide extra depth and a long, pleasant finish.
Food Pairing
Zuccardi Valles Malbec is, of course, an excellent combination with grilled beef, lamb, and barbecue. Also delicious with spicy sausages, slow-cooked pork, stews, and aged cheeses.
Other information
The grapes for this wine come from the Valle de Uco, at the foot of the Andes in Mendoza. The vineyards are located at an altitude of over 1,000 meters, where the dry climate and the large temperature fluctuations between day and night contribute to the freshness and aromatic intensity of the grapes.
With this wine, Zuccardi aims primarily to express the character of Malbec from the Valle de Uco. The grapes are carefully selected and destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature. A portion of the wine is then aged in used oak barrels. This creates some extra depth and spiciness without the wood overpowering the fruit.
At 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 is barely possible without irrigation. To demonstrate the success of his system, he planted his first vineyards in Maipú in 1963, followed by an expansion near Mendoza.
Since 1985, his son José Alberto Zuccardi has led the family business, which is now globally renowned for its quality. Zuccardi has been named Best Vineyard in South America multiple times, and their wines consistently achieve top ratings, with some even reaching 100 Parker points.
Wine scores/awards
91/100 points – Wine Advocate (2024) · 16/20 points – Perswijn (2022)
Fun fact
Malbec is now the famous red grape of Argentina, but the grape originally has French roots. In France, it is mainly known as Côt and plays an important role in regions such as Cahors. In Argentina, however, Malbec has developed a completely unique style and has grown into the country's signature variety.
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