Zuccardi Malbec Uco Valley Q 2018

Cabernet Franc from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
JS 93
WA 92
13.9% ABV
Item # 703033

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93 points James Suckling: "Very fresh and floral on the nose with graphite and carbon to the blackberry character. Full-bodied, firm and silky with a creamy and compact texture. Racy. Drink or hold. (4/2/20)"

92+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] There is a sense of purity in the 2018 Q Malbec that seems common to the whole portfolio here—wines that show precision, are clean and show no excess in any direction: ripeness, extraction or oak. It comes from Altamira and Chacayes, where 2018 was very balanced, and this is an exercise of blending over 100 components, as they ferment by soil even within the same vineyard. They fermented with different amounts of full clusters depending on the plot, perhaps 30% on average, and they fermented in concrete and with only 30% of the wine matured in used barriques. It's floral, expressive and perfumed, with a medium-bodied palate where the tannins are fine and there's some grip. The wine is serious but easy to drink. They want the wine to have a similar style to the top range: freshness, purity, cleanliness and texture that says it's from the Valle de Uco... It was bottled in December 2018. (Oct 2019)"

92 points Wine & Spirits: "[$20 list] Sebastián Zuccardi blends this wine from vineyards in Paraje Altamira and Vista Flores, both regions high up in the Uco Valley. Fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in a mix of concrete tanks and oak barrels, it blends the herbal brightness of high-altitude fruit with the rich, spicy warmth of riper fruit. It feels polished, elegant enough for a white-tablecloth dinner and brisk enough to enjoy a glass before dinner. (Oct 2019)"

Producer notes: "Deep purple color with bluish reflections. Intense aromas of red and black fruit and cassis, raisins, dried figs and blueberry jam. The aging in French oak brings notes of snuff and chocolate. Soft and silky entrance, large structure with sweet and firm tannins. Long finish."
93 points James Suckling: "Very fresh and floral on the nose with graphite and carbon to the blackberry character. Full-bodied, firm and silky with a creamy and compact texture. Racy. Drink or hold. (4/2/20)"

92+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] There is a sense of purity in the 2018 Q Malbec that seems common to the whole portfolio here—wines that show precision, are clean and show no excess in any direction: ripeness, extraction or oak. It comes from Altamira and Chacayes, where 2018 was very balanced, and this is an exercise of blending over 100 components, as they ferment by soil even within the same vineyard. They fermented with different amounts of full clusters depending on the plot, perhaps 30% on average, and they fermented in concrete and with only 30% of the wine matured in used barriques. It's floral, expressive and perfumed, with a medium-bodied palate where the tannins are fine and there's some grip. The wine is serious but easy to drink. They want the wine to have a similar style to the top range: freshness, purity, cleanliness and texture that says it's from the Valle de Uco... It was bottled in December 2018. (Oct 2019)"

92 points Wine & Spirits: "[$20 list] Sebastián Zuccardi blends this wine from vineyards in Paraje Altamira and Vista Flores, both regions high up in the Uco Valley. Fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in a mix of concrete tanks and oak barrels, it blends the herbal brightness of high-altitude fruit with the rich, spicy warmth of riper fruit. It feels polished, elegant enough for a white-tablecloth dinner and brisk enough to enjoy a glass before dinner. (Oct 2019)"

Producer notes: "Deep purple color with bluish reflections. Intense aromas of red and black fruit and cassis, raisins, dried figs and blueberry jam. The aging in French oak brings notes of snuff and chocolate. Soft and silky entrance, large structure with sweet and firm tannins. Long finish."
Product SKU 703033
Producer Zuccardi
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
SubRegion Uco Valley
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2018
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 13.9%
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