Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Zuccardi |
Label Name: | Finca Canal Uco |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Uco Valley, Mendoza (Altamira area) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Malbec |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) 96; James Suckling 96; Guia Descorchados 97
Tasting Note
Deep blue-black Malbec showing dark berries, crushed stone, fresh herbs and currant-bush notes, with notable minerality, full-bodied concentration, layered tannins and a textured, long finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted lamb, dry-aged steak, beef empanadas, aged Manchego or Parmigiano. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu / hoisin duck, Sichuan pepper beef, robust ramen or teriyaki-glazed meats.
Production Method
Fermented in concrete tanks, matured mostly in concrete with <30% ageing in used 500L neutral barrels; sustainable viticulture and gravity-driven cellar design.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Familia Zuccardi (third-generation) from the historic Finca Canal Uco vineyard (c.57 ha) in Altamira; deep alluvial soils, high-altitude Uco Valley plantings and long-term sustainable practices.