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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2018 (based on 54 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Redfisher on 1/8/2020 & rated 88 points: ok for the price but better choices are out there. (666 views) | | | Tasted by stephru on 1/1/2018 & rated 88 points: J'aime bien la personnalité généreuse de ce vin, efficace, aux saveurs bien définies. L'ensemble est puissant et passablement harmonieux. Fruits rouges au nez et en bouche, dans une trame souple et joufflue. On retrouve la typicité du cabernet argentin, dans une version honnête et agréable. Beau produit. Prêt à boire, mais on pourrait garder un peu pour voir... (1126 views) | | | Tasted by Rezy13 on 4/18/2014: Friday Night Double Blind Tasting $40+ (Bin 75): Dark core with thin reddish purple rim; cherry, currant, oak, ripe, tar, ash; red fruit, red currant, slight vegetal, tannins clamp down a bit on the back end; good. (2587 views) | | | Tasted by Rezy13 on 12/5/2013: Highly extracted opaque core with thin reddish ruby rim; slightly stewed plummy fruit, red currant, cherry, a hint of vanilla and dill, nose reminds me of Rioja; rounded tannin, some spiciness, tart red currant, a hint of dill and pine, nice long finish; not really my style but good. (2386 views) | | | Tasted by vespasian on 10/28/2013 & rated 89 points: Deep purple core fading to a crimson rim; black olive and cassis, blackcurrant leaf, perhaps even a hint of earthy graphite. Very cabernet; Full, slightly thick texture, quite dark and mineral, not all fruit. A pretty good Cab, benchmark. Would be great with a steak. (2431 views) |
| Familia Zuccardi Producer website
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ZUCCARDI
In 1963, as a way of demonstrating the effectiveness of his irrigation systems, Don Alberto planted the first vineyards in Maipu. Ten years later, he bought a second vineyard site in the desert area of Santa Rosa, a further half an hour to the East of Mendoza city. Under the supervision of Familia Zuccardi’s experienced winemaker, Rodolfo Montenegro, every aspect of production from vineyard to bottle is recorded and monitored at the modern Maipu winery.
Harvest time at the Zuccardis is absolutely magical. With waves of immaculately turned-out harvest staff, bearing the characteristic parral-harvesting breastplate to lay their grapes in, and sun-protective headgear, it is a memorable scene.Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonArgentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaValle de Uco On weinlagen-info |
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