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At the foot of the Andes Moun-tains, in the vast desert prov-ince of Mendoza sits Familia Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc-cardi brand and one of Argen-tina’s largest family-owned wineries as well as a leading exporter of Argentine wine. For over 40 years, Familia Zuc-cardi has produced wines of exceptional quality and value from the soils of Maipu and Santa Rosa and, more recent-ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev-ery Zuccardi wine at is hand-crafted from estate grown, hand picked fruit and is es-tate produced in a state-of-the-art facility. In total, there are over 2,000 acres of noble grapes under cultivation.

Experimentation with new plantings is vital to their quest for quality. The estate utilizes a small experimental winery that has twenty stainless steel tanks of varying sizes. The ob-jective is to experiment with up to 25 new varieties over the course of 5+ years along with new vinification tech-niques. This allows the Zuc-cardi’s to get feedback about the varieties, their suitability for commercialization and the best vinification techniques for each varietal.

At Familia Zuccardi, when it comes to producing world class Argentine wine, they take their job seriously.

There are several distinct brands from Familia Zuccardi available in the US: Santa Ju-lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and Zeta, an icon wine made from Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as well as several private label brands, including Vida Organi-ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive).

Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2015“A fruity and bright malbec with blueberry and blackberry aromas. Full body, soft and light tannins and a pretty finish. Drink now.”91 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2016“Even the basic Zuccardi Malbec is a delicious glass of wine these days. Sourced entirely from the Uco Valley and fermented with 15% whole bunches, this lightly wooded style is spicy and smooth, with refreshing acid-ity and a core of blackberry fruit. 2017-21.”91 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 201790 points, “Year’s Best Malbec” “100 Best Value Wines” “Best Buy” Wine & Spirits 06/172016 “The 2016 Malbec Serie A is sourced from different vineyards across the Valle de Uco (San José, Los Árboles, Tupungato, El Peral, Gualtallary, Vista Flore and La Consulta) and was fermented in con-crete vats an used 500-liter French oak barrels. There is more than fruit here, there is some expression of the soil, with subtle nuances and more complexity, hints of aromatic herbs and lower in alcohol (13%). The profile of all the wines is very clean, precise, juicy with good acidity. This is a superb example of it, with even some chalky sensations in the texture. Great value too.”91 points The Wine Advocate 12/16UPC # 0 89832 84952 0

Zuccardi Serie A Cabernet Sauvignon 2013“Warm aromas of ripe summer berries, cinnamon, cola, black pepper, and light tobacco. Round on the palate with blackberry and cassis, over touches of coffee, smoke, and dried herbs. Soft finish with a note of caramel. Good house pour.”Santé 01/1687 points Wine Enthusiast 02/162014 “Clean, tangy and spicy with lively plum fruit and racy acidity; fresh and long.”88 points Tasting Panel 10/16UPC # 0 89832 84958 2

Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2013 “The 2013 Serie A Bonarda is sourced from vineyards planted in 1979 in Santa Rosa, a department east of Mendoza, at 650 meters altitude with sandy soils. It is a warmer place and a traditional zone for Bonarda. Here they are searching for simple vinification, almost without oak, aiming for the red fruit character as well as aromas of red licorice and a juicy palate. Round and easy to drink, with the freshness of the vintage, it is often consumed in Argentina with Italian food, pasta and pizza. Yumm! Drink now.”87 points The Wine Advocate 04/1487 points Wine Enthusiast 07/15“Good Value” Wine & Spirits 06/15UPC # 0 89832 84954 4

Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2015 “The 2015 Torrontés Serie A is produced with grapes from Cafayate in Salta, in collaboration with José Luis Mounier, a Mendoza winemaker who moved to Salta a long time ago and turned into the Torrontés guru. It fermented in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. There are perfumed notes with hints of talcum powder and dry roses, spices with citric hints and closer to a Gewurztraminer than a Moscatel. This is sharp and el-egant, harvested early, without much maceration, and a tasty, almost salty finish. A noteworthy Torrontés.”90 points The Wine Advocate 12/1691 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 20162016 “This is still very young, and contrary to what most people think, I like (good) Torrontés after some time in bottle. They got very low yields because of some early frost, but it was a very different vintage than the one in Mendoza; here, it was a lot drier and healthier. This is sharp and balanced, with great fresh-ness, bone dry and austere, elegant without overpow-ering aromas. There are aromas of pear and green ap-ple, not as perfumed as many examples of the grape, a little closed, but should develop more floral notes with some time in the bottle. This should be superb with some more time in bottle; it opened up nicely with time in the glass. Drink 2017-2020.”91 points The Wine Advocate 12/16“Reflecting the general improvement in the quality of the Serie A range, this is one of the very few Zuccardi wines that comes from outside Mendoza. Vinified in Cafayate, it’s a wonderfully fresh, lemon and lime-scented Torrontés with crunchy acidity. 2017-18.”91 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017UPC # 0 89832 84951 3

Zuccardi Serie AThese wines demonstrate the quality potential of hand-picked grapes from Argentina’s many micro-climates and soils to create wines of singular character.

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Zuccardi Q Malbec 2013“Sourced from La Consulta (Altamira) and Vista Flores…30% to 50% of the wine is oaked and the rest is matured in cement vats. The oak is imperceptible, and there are plenty of aromas of violets and blueber-ries with some aromatic herbs, all fruit. What Sebas-tian Zuccardi looks for is to have some herbal/coun-tryside aromas and a lively palate with good acidity, which is what you find here. This is really tasty, with a fine, chalky tannin (from Altamira?) and just plain great. Drink 2015-2019.”91 points The Wine Advocate 08/1592 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 201592 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 20152014 “This is fresh with lots of white pepper and salt as well as pretty fruit. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. Lots of no wood (cement) treatment and 30% used barrel for 12 months of aging. Made from an equal blend of malbec from Paraje Altamira and Vista Flores. Drink now.”92 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 201692 points, Silver Decanter92 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 201688 points Wine Enthusiast 12/162015 “Combining fruit from Chacayes and Paraje Altamira, this impressive Malbec is all about fruit and freshness, rather than oak, with 30% whole bunches adding structure and appealing spice. Chalky, refresh-ing yet plush, with a hint of vanilla and bright, focused acidity. 2017-23.”93 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017UPC # 7 58730 00908 3

Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 “A mental picture of Indian food popped in my head when I put my nose in the glass of the 2013 Q Caber-net Sauvignon because it smells of curry, nutmeg, flow-ers and nuts. This is a blend of grapes from Gualtallary and la Consulta, both in the Uco Valley. In reality is not all Cabernet, but the Cabernet is partly co-fermented with Malbec (perhaps the reason why it doesn’t really feel like Cabernet). The palate is juicy and spicy with a mixture of earthy and sweet tannins and very good freshness. There is a notable absence of green notes be-cause the region is warm and the grapes ripen fully.”90 points Wine Advocate 08/15“A refined and savory red, featuring notes of white pepper to the cherry and crushed red plum flavors. Lengthens out on the palate, with medium-grained tannins. Silky finish. Drink now through 2020.”91 points, “#53 Top 100 Wines of 2016” Wine Spectator 10/31/16UPC # 7 58730 00909 0

Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2011 “Spicy, earthy aromas of dark fruits turn more charred and lemony as this opens. The palate is plump, full-bodied and oaky. Flavors of buttery oak, toast, peppercorn and baked berry fruits finish woody and drawing.”88 points Wine Enthusiast 02/1590 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 20142012 90 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2015UPC # 7 58730 00906 9

Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2015“The 2015 Q Chardonnay fermented in concrete vats and well-seasoned 500-liter oak barrels (30%), from grapes mostly from Gualtallary and some from El Per-al (roughly 20%), both in the department of Tupun-gato in the Uco Valley. They have slowly changed the style--the whole clusters are pressed without any pro-tection (read sulfur) and put to ferment, half in cement, half in 500-liter barrels. The wine does not go through malolactic and matures for one year in the barrels be-fore bottling… There is great purity and precision, a sharp Chardonnay with very little effect of the oak, just a spicy twist, a wine that incites you to drink with ef-fervescent acidity that makes you salivate and cleanses your palate. Great, sharp Chardonnay.”91 points The Wine Advocate 12/16“A chardonnay with a dense palate yet remains fresh and agile. Full body, excellent acidity and a stony character. Salty. Serious white. 50% cement and 50% used oak fermentation and aging. 12 months aging. Drink or hold.”92 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2016“Made without malolactic fermentation to preserve the freshness of its El Peral fruit, Zuccardi’s mid-range Chardonnay is improving by the vintage, show-ing more zip and less oak. Sappy, focused and elegant with a dusting of vanilla spice. 2017-21.”92 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 201787 points Wine Enthusiast 07/16UPC # 0 89832 84672 7





Zuccardi QThese are wines of the highest quality, made from the oldest vines, of up to 40 years of age, under supervision of a specialized viticultural team (that actually marks the individual vines destined for this line with a ‘Q’ for ‘Quality’). These wines see 10 – 16 months in oak and are only made in vintages of exceptional quality.



Zuccardi Emma Bonarda 2014“An impressive bonarda with dark berry, walnut, black olive skin, and orange peel. Full body, firm tannins and a direct acidity. Linear and stylish. Drink now.”92 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 201694 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 20162015 “There is only one Emma these days, combining fruit from mostly Paraje Altamira with 25% from San Pablo. This is about as good as cool climate Bonarda gets, fermented in concrete with 100% whole bunches. Tangy, spicy and fresh with firmish tannins, refreshing acidity and blueberry sweetness. 2018-25.”95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017UPC # 0 89832 84957 5





The result of the Zuccardi family’s pioneering spirit and vision and the realization of José Alberto Zuccardi’s personal dream of blending his finest Malbec and Tempranillo fruit from the company’s vineyards in Maipu and Santa Rosa, Mendoza. The marriage of Malbec fruit; so much at the very heart of the Argentinean wine industry with Tempranillo; the Zuccardi’s own success story, is symbolic of the marriage of heritage with a flair for innovation, the signature of Familia Zuccardi wines.

Zuccardi Tito 2014“The 2014 Tito Zuccardi is now produced exclusively with grapes from the Paraje Altamira appellation, a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancellotta and Caladoc from the Zuccardi estate vineyards. Most of the grapes are ferment-ed together and the composition might change with the vintage, but the concept is that it will always be from Altamira, from the estate vineyards. It has very intense color and it also reflects the riper conditions of 2014, with more black fruit and also a rustic touch reminiscent of tree bark. The palate is round and juicy, with some dusty tannins. This is slimmer and with less oak than previous versions of Tito.”91 points The Wine Advocate 12/162015 “Tito is an unusual red blend that combines Malbec with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Ancellotta, ferment-ed entirely with its stems. It’s a complex, youthful cuvée with notes of clove spice, plum and cassis, underpinned by chalky freshness. 2019-26.”95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017UPC # 0 89832 84959 9

Zuccardi Concreto 2015“The second vintage of this unoaked, groundbreaking Malbec, the 2015 Concreto Malbec was produced with grapes from Paraje Altamira that fermented in cement vats with indigenous yeasts (a constant in Zuccardi nowadays) and matured in concrete vats--hence the name--until it was bottled in December 2015. Here they use grapes that only come from parts of their vineyards that have less than 20 centimeters of soil and the calcium carbonate content is the highest they have, as they want this to be pure expression of chalk. The nose is a little reticent, not explosive, a little backward, transmitting a sense of seriousness and harmony. But, the palate is electric, you really feel like you’re licking the limestone-covered stones that you have in the vineyards. The nose comes back slowly after time in the glass, with a cocktail of flowers and wild herbs, what you smell when you walk the countryside, especially after it has rained. This is a noteworthy follow up to the groundbreaking first vintage of this wine, possibly with one extra degree of precision and clarity, ending with a dry, dusty sensation, avoiding sweetness at all cost. This is all texture and salinity. Maybe not for all, but I loved it.”94 points The Wine Advocate 12/16“Bright and fruity nose with blackberry and blueberry character. Very intense. Full body, delicate tannins and beautiful blood orange undertones. A more fruity expression of malbec. A wine made from calcareous parcels in Altamira ferment-ed and aged in concrete vats. Drink now.”93 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2016UPC # 0 89832 84922 3



Zuccardi Zeta 2011 “The 2011 Zeta is a blend of Malbec from La Consulta with around 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary fer-mented in cement. The style of this blend is classic, but quite ripe, with aromas of black fruit, generous spices, licorice and fennel and some texture of the wood tannins. Drink now-2019.”91 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“This Malbec-led blend opens with grapy black-fruit aromas. The palate is saturated through and through, while intensely ripe flavors of blackberry, cassis and black plum finish long but not aggressive. This comes across as being well polished and smooth; drink through 2022.”92 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 10/15“A firm and nicely framed red, with notes of hot stone to the dark berry and roasted plum flavors. Graphite and mineral elements show midpalate. The finish offers good cut to the Asian spice accents. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2018.”90 points Wine Spectator 08/15“Saturated bright ruby to the rim. Very restrained aromas of violet, bitter chocolate, black pepper and minerals. Dense-ly packed and juicy, conveying an impression of almost peppery energy to the flavors of blackberry and exotic spices. This fine-grained, vinous blend has the building tannins and harmonious acidity to evolve gracefully in bottle.”90+ points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 02/15“This is typical of the new breed of Argentinean Malbecs.”90 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2015 2012 “The 2012 Zeta is a blend of mostly Malbec from Altamira and some 10-15% of Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary. This was previously a very traditional wine. However, the 2012 has seen a dramatic change. It used to be quite ripe and marked by new oak and now it’s basically the opposite. Even in this warm vintage there is very good freshness (it has 14.5% alcohol) and only a small percentage of new oak is used with the rest kept in used barrels and cement vats. This might have extra complexity from the Cabernet that also adds backbone to the Malbec.”91 points The Wine Advocate 08/15“A solid Super Mendoza wine with firm, polished tannins and wonderful depth. Full and compressed with a long finish. I really appreciate the cool fruit and hints of spices and black pepper. A blend of mostly malbec with some cabernet sau-vignon. From La Consulta and Tupungato .”96 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 20162013 “A crisp, focused nose consisting of lemon peel, cedar, dried cheese, blackberry and cassis aromas is encourag-ing. This Malbec (with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) is mouth-filling and tight, with firm tannins. Pointed salty flavors of black plum and berry fruits finish with integrated spice and cocoa notes. Drink now through 2024—the longer this sits, the less aggressive and choppy it’ll be.”91 points Wine Enthusiast 12/16UPC # 0 89832 84840 0





The result of the Zuccardi family’s pioneering spirit and vision and the realization of José Alberto Zuccardi’s personal dream of blending his finest Malbec and Tempranillo fruit from the company’s vineyards in Maipu and Santa Rosa, Mendoza. The marriage of Malbec fruit; so much at the very heart of the Argentinean wine industry with Tempranillo; the Zuccardi’s own success story, is symbol-ic of the marriage of heritage with a flair for innovation, the signature of Familia Zuccardi wines.

Zuccardi José Zuccardi Uco Valley 2013 “There is a new Malbec, the 2013 José Zuccardi, produced with grapes from different locations in the Valle de Uco that fermented in cement vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in a combination of cement vats and oak foudres. This is really the evolution of the old Zeta, the only wine that remains a blend of different places in the range, all from limestone-rich places....This was matured in foudre, so it has a rounder, more traditional style as an homage to José Al-berto Zuccardi, father of Sebastián. The Cabernet seems to provide good freshness to the blend, and you clearly notice the chalky texture, the austere and dry sensation of the limestone tannins. It was bottled in May 2015 and they kept the wine for a while to make the transition of brands, as the vinification and blend was completely different.”93 points The Wine Advocate 12/16“Named after Sebastián Zuccardi’s father, José, this is a first release under this label, marrying Malbec with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, both grown on limestone soils. Deeply coloured and showing more wood influence than most of the winery’s reds, it’s rich, structured and complex with notes of white pepper, blackberry and liquorice. 2018-25.”95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017 UPC # 0 89832 84889 9



Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec El Peral 2009“Dark yet fresh, featuring concentrated black fruit notes backed by toasted Asian spices, smoke and tar nuances that gain momentum though the long, structured and floral finish. Malbec. Drink now through 2019.”93 points Wine Spectator 9/11/13“This inky, concentrated, ultraripe Malbec is one of the best wines Zuccardi has produced. Aromas of blueberry, cassis, graphite and chocolate feed into a generous palate with creamy oak, mocha, baked berry and cassis flavors. The finish is lusty and big, but not biting, so you can drink this beauty anytime from now through 2017.”93 points, “Editor’s Choice” Wine Enthusiast 12/13“The 2009 Zuccardi Aluvional El Peral is from vines planted in 1917 in Tupungato. It has a very pure, intense bouquet that is very similar to the La Consulta blend due to the oak regime. The palate is sweet and pure with suc-culent ripe tannins. It shows a little more finesse than the La Consulta blend, with a silky smooth blueberry and iodine-driven, floral finish. Drink 2014-2025.”92 points The Wine Advocate 10/12UPC # 0 89832 84889 9

Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2009“The Aluvional wines are vinified in concrete eggs without epoxy lining. The fruit undergoes a cold soak, and the wines are raised in new French oak from different coopers each year for 24 months. The 2009 Zuccardi Aluvional La Consulta is the first of two wines designed to translate the terroir of the region. From vines planted in 1974 on silt-sand-clay soil (13-15% clay content with a deep soil profile). The nose is pure and lifted with a dab of alcohol, but underneath lies ripe black cherry and creme de cassis fruit that demonstrates impressive clarity. The palate is full-bodied with copious, lascivious, sweet, ripe black fruit. The tannins are quite soft and crisp, with good acidity and a sweet, intense finish that shows impressive vivacity. This is primal, but should evolve with style. Drink 2014-2025.”90 points The Wine Advocate 10/12“Bright ruby-red. Vibrant nose offers blackberry, cassis, licorice, violet and menthol. Juicy and fresh, with a firm acid spine but also a fine-grained, generous, accessible texture. Perfumed and not at all overly sweet in the mouth. Finishes with refined tannins, sexy oak notes and impressive length and chewy depth. A very classy malbec.”91 points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Mar/Apr ‘13Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2010 “Dark yet fresh, featuring concentrated black fruit notes backed by toasted Asian spices, smoke and tar nuances that gain momentum though the long, structured and floral finish. Malbec. Drink now through 2019.”93 points Wine Spectator 11/15/13“The 2010 Aluvional La Consulta, from vines planted in 1974 at 1,000 meters altitude on sand, clay and rocky soils, is fermented in cement and aged in a mixture of used and (little) new oak. The nose is delineated with pure aromas of red fruit (cherries, strawberries) as well as elegant notes of violets and roses. Medium to full-bodied, it has sweet, round tannins and a long finish lifted by the alcohol. Drink 2014-2020.”92 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“Initial oak-based scents of plastic and rubber give way to minerality and stony aromas of cassis and plum. In the mouth, this youngster is wide, jammy, fleshy and chewy. Flavors of earthy, loamy black fruits and licorice pick up herb, spice and anise flavors on a forward-leaning finish. Drink from 2015–2020.”92 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 07/14Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2011 “The 2011 Aluvional La Consulta feels riper and a little more powerful and concentrated than the 2010 with a mixture of red and black fruit, damsons and blackberries. The palate is full-bodied with round, buttery tannins and ripe flavors with well-integrated alcohol. Drink now-2020.”93 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“Shows a minerally essence to the bright flavors of cherry, plum and cigar box, with bright acidity and muscular tannins. The well-sculpted finish has slate and pepper details. Drink now through 2017.”91 points Wine Spectator 02/28/14Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2012 94 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 10/15UPC # 0 89832 84897 4





Lead by Sebastian Zuccardi and starting in 2000, Zuccardi began making wines from grapes grown in the Uco Valley. Sebastian is bringing a new determination to explore Argentina´s many micro-climate and soils.



Zuccardi Finca Los Membrillos La Consulta 2012 “The 2012 Finca Los Membrillos the second vintage for this bottling is produced with grapes from a vineyard planted with quince trees (Membrillo), hence the name. The soils are calcareous rocks with a little bit of topsoil to keep some freshness and control the Cabernet tannins. The wine has the granular tannins of Cabernet, the only giveaway of the grapes used, as the sense of place seems to be more intense than the fruit. There is more ripeness in this 2012. This is a great expression of the calcareous soils through Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2015-2025.”

95 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“A lightly charred, foresty nose includes aromas of blackberry, cassis, hard spices, licorice and leather. This is lively but balanced in terms of feel, with richness and raciness playing off each other. Flavors of baked black fruits, peppery spice and licorice finish dark, long and bright, with juicy acidity that will keep this healthy for years to come. Drink through 2024.”

93 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 10/15“Yet another brilliant performance from a winery that continues to strive for the (Andean) heights and is reaching them with increasing consistency.”

96 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 20152013 “This boasts mouthfilling richness, with elegant and well-structured flavors of dried cherry, boysenberry and red currant. Luscious and creamy in the midpalate, with notes of sandalwood on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2020.”

92 points Wine Spectator web ‘1694 points The Wine Advocate 08/15UPC # 0 89832 84913 1

Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira 2011“The 2011 Aluvional Altamira is pure Malbec planted at 1,100 meters in soils with big boulders and a high chalk content in Altamira, which produces serious, elegant but a little backward wines. It opens with shy aromas of black cherries and blueber-ries, ripe, yet terse, vibrant and very harmonious, then moves on to a medium-bodied palate, that is powerful but without show-ing it in an obvious way. This is a superb example of the character of Altamira through the Malbec grape. Drink now-2020.”

94 points The Wine Advocate 04/1490 points Wine Spectator web ‘142012 “This is typical of the new breed of Argentinean Malbecs.”

97 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 201592 points Wine Enthusiast 10/15201496 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017UPC # 0 89832 85024 3

Zuccardi Aluvional Vista Flores 2012“The 2012 Aluvional Vista Flores is produced with Malbec grapes from Vista Flores, in the Tunuyan department of the Uco Valley, from a vineyard at 1,100 meters altitude. It opens with opulent aromas of wild herbs and violets, very showy and elegant, and has a medium-bodied palate with extremely polished, glossy tannins and a sweet texture. It is fluid and very drinkable. Drink now-2018.”

93 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“Plush and rich-tasting, with concentrated aromas and flavors of blackberry, dark plum and dark currant. Creamy midpalate, with mouthfilling dark chocolate and spice notes. Drink now through 2020.”

91 points Wine Spectator 06/30/1595 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 201592 points Wine Enthusiast 10/15UPC # 0 89832 84912 4








Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco 2012“The 2012 Finca Canal Uco is a Malbec from lime, sandy and stony calcareous soils in Altamira that has great fruit, with perfumed and exuberant notes of damsons and violets. The palate is medium to full-bodied (though riper than in the Piedra Infinita). It has glossy tannins and a faint liqueur note toward the finish, This is a great, hedonistic Malbec. Drink now-2019.”

93 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“Initially this is a touch jumpy and nervy smelling, but with airing it shows elegant blueberry, cassis and mineral notes that aren’t just big and brawny. A flush, bold mouthfeel delivers on the promise of the bouquet, while ripe plum, black-berry, pepper, herb and saline flavors finish savory and dark, with chocolaty notes and ripped muscularity. Drink this staunch Malbec from 2017 through 2023.”

94 points, “Editor’s Choice” Wine Enthusiast 10/15“A muscular red, with lots of power to the blackberry, dark plum and dark currant flavors, accented by notes of black olive and mocha. The richly spiced finish features dark chocolate and pepper. Drink now through 2021.”

91 points Wine Spectator 06/30/1595 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2015“…what lurks beneath the surface of the wine is sure to emerge with time: focused, chalky, intense fruit.”

95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 20152013 “Very plush and richly fruity, with open-textured flavors of raspberry, tart and roasted plum, supported by medium-grained tannins. Suave, with minerally and peppery accents on the finish. Drink now through 2022.”

93 points Wine Spectator 11/1696 points The Wine Advocate 08/15UPC # 0 89832 84920 9

Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita 2012“The 2012 Finca Piedra Infinita is from new vineyards in Altamira, a specific zone within La Consulta in the south of the Uco Valley, selected from a very calcareous zone with lots of chalky stones. It is the most mineral and serious wine I’ve tasted from Zuccardi, with big bones and a serious, balanced and subtle character that is elegant and sharp. The fin-ish is long, vertical, vibrant and... well, mineral is the only word. Of course, this is a stylistic preference, but this is my favorite (and it also happened tasting the unoaked and unbottled 2013 blind). Around 2,500 bottles were produced as they really decide vine by vine which grapes go into this wine. A world class red. Bravo! Drink now-2025.”

96 points The Wine Advocate 04/14“This fruit-driven, minerally Malbec hails from the Altamira section of Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Blueberry, cassis and stony aromas feed into a deep, pure palate with plenty to offer. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, peppercorn and exotic spices finish with moderate tannins and flavors of fig and black pepper. Drink through 2019.”

92 points Wine Enthusiast 07/15“This is filled with dark chocolate and dried blackberry flavors that offer a rich, creamy texture. Shows good cut to the bramble and mineral notes, with an effusively spicy finish. Drink now through 2020.”

90 points Wine Spectator 06/30/152013 “A powerful and refined red, showing plenty of sanguine notes to the dark plum, cherry and dark currant flavors. Accents of dried beef emerge midpalate, with a long, minerally finish studded with white pepper hints. Drink now through 2021.”

92 points Wine Spectator 11/1697 points The Wine Advocate 08/152014 “There was no Finca Canal Uco bottling in 2014, so this remarkable wine stands alone at the summit of Zucca-rdi’s production. Elegant, refined and ethereal, it shows Paraje Altamira at its scented, sappy best, with pepper spice and blackberry fruit complexity and a tapering finish. 2019-29.”

98 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017UPC # 0 89832 84921 6








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