Zuccardi, Malbec "Aluvional" 2018 Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina

Sebastián Zuccardi's passion for terroir has earned his winery "World's Best Vineyard" recognition and made Zuccardi the first Argentine producer with three 100-point Wine Advocate scores. The Aluvional collection expresses the identity of Uco Valley's ancient alluvial soils, created millions of years ago when mountain floods transported stones, sediments, and minerals that today define these exceptional terroirs.

Tasting Notes

Dense, dark ruby core with aromas of dark cherry, lilac, cassis, wrapped in dark chocolate shavings and tobacco. The palate is lush and precise, with dark fruit, spice, and well-knit tannins delivering minerality, texture, and salinity with a long-lasting finish. Complex fruit character with notes of strawberry, cherry, plum, complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes, medium body with tight, chewy tannins and a fresh, clean finish.

Pairs With

Filet mignon, Wagyu beef, grilled lamb, aged hard cheeses

Ratings

97 pts Wine Advocate, 95 pts Wine Advocate