Description

Score: 97 pts James Suckling | 97 pts Robert Parker

Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary Malbec 2020 is a wine born at the foothills of the Cordón del Plata within the area known as “Monasterio” in Gualtallary, at 1,360 m above sea level. This corner of the Uco Valley is a true high-altitude desert, with unique calcareous soils, steep slopes, and a wild environment that shapes the distinctive character of this Malbec.

"Deep red in color with violet hues, it opens on the nose with exceptional aromatic intensity: floral notes, black fruits, and mineral tones that evoke its calcareous soils. On the palate, it shows great texture and structure, with firm yet refined tannins, precise acidity, and a long, vibrant finish. A wine that transparently translates the identity of the Gualtallary terroir."

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Zuccardi Valle de Uco

• Type: Red Wine

• Vintage: 2020

• Varietal: Malbec

• Blend: 100% Malbec

• Aging: In epoxy-free concrete vessels

• Winemakers: Sebastián Zuccardi – Laura Principiano

• Alcohol: 14%

• Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L

• pH: 3.55

• Region: Gualtallary – Uco Valley, Mendoza (Monasterio area – 1,360 m a.s.l.)

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Game meats, mushroom-based dishes, stuffed pastas, and aged cheeses

• Aging Potential: Over 10 years

• Score: 97 pts James Suckling | 97 pts Robert Parker