"Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker 93/100
“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.” Sebastian is making some of the country’s most exciting wines by placing a renewed emphasis on terroir and balance. Zuccardi is one fundamental name in the future of Argentine wine. The Aluvional wines are always produced with Malbec from the Uco Valley vinified in egg-shaped concrete vats without epoxy lining; I had the chance to taste different 2013s from La Consulta, Vista Flores (extremely floral), Altamira (calcareous) and Gualtallary (calcareous). I was also served blind two different wines from Altamira, from the same vineyards but with different soils and the difference in aroma and texture was amazing. Again, 2013 is a vintage to look out for in the future and I look forward to tasting the bottled wines from this promising vintage."
Zuccardi combines forward thinking with a deeply rooted wine culture to craft wines of unique quality and identity. At the heart of this family winery is the drive to continually improve and with Sebastian Zuccardi heading up their 'Innovation and Experimentation' program, they are literally taking quality to new heights. Their breathtaking new winery in Altamira in the Uco Valley sits at 1100 metres above sea level with the Andes as it's stunning backdrop. A new chapter in the history of Zuccardi is beginning and this is one of the most exciting producers to work with, their understanding of the soils and terroirs of the Uco Valley is reflected in their beautifully expressive wines.
Deep red violet colour. Great aromatic intensity. It expresses a complex fruit character with notes of black berries, prune and ripe cherry complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes such as menthol, violet and rose. Hints of spices: tobacco, clove, black pepper and vanilla show a very elegant oak profile. Decanting will enhance its aromatic expression. On the palate, it has a sweeping entrance: juicy, with a lively acidity in perfect balance with the sweet and ripe tannins. It is a very elegant, smooth and complex wine, with great structure and a very long finish.
