Zuccardi
Zuccardi
Alberto ‘Tito’ Zuccardi planted the family’s first Mendoza vineyard in 1963 while demonstrating an irrigation system he had designed. His son José Alberto assumed leadership in 1985 and expanded the family winery through a new stage of Argentine wine development. Sebastián Zuccardi later directed the family’s move into the Uco Valley and created a research programme focused on its varied soils and sites.
The first family vineyards in Paraje Altamira were planted in 2007, followed by a dedicated Uco Valley winery opened in 2016. Three generations remain part of the story, while ownership, management and technical roles are stated separately. Zuccardi’s contemporary work is centred on the Uco Valley, where the family develops vineyard projects across its high-altitude subregions.
Zuccardi 2019 Polígonos Paraje Altamira Malbec
Argentinian Red
Malbec comes from Paraje Altamira at about 1,100 metres. Fermentation and ageing take place in concrete, without cultured yeasts or oak. Red and blue fruit accompany a juicy, savoury and almost saline palate. Country herbs, violets and lavender are also present, while a chalky path extends through the wine. The profile is fresh and zesty, with lightness and tension.
Zuccardi 2022 Aluvional Paraje Altamira Malbec
Argentinian Red
Aromatic dried herbs and concentrated cherry appear together. Fresh red plum, mulberry and rosemary accompany a velvety palate. Acidity gives the wine energy, and the aftertaste is saline. Malbec forms the entire wine from Paraje Altamira in San Carlos, Uco Valley. The vineyards sit between 1,050 and 1,150 metres. Their alluvial soils were formed by mountain water carrying rocks, sediments and minerals.
Zuccardi Q 2021 Chardonnay
Argentinian White
Yellow peach, pear and apple lead, with citrus, vanilla and a mineral edge adding precision. The palate is rounded yet composed, combining ripe fruit with fresh acidity, subtle toast and a restrained creamy texture. White chocolate and toasted bread appear on the long, balanced finish, making this Argentine Chardonnay a natural match for roast poultry, shellfish or creamy vegetable dishes.