Zuccardi Fósil Chardonnay 2017

Zuccardi - Valle de Uco

Zuccardi Fósil Chardonnay
2017

$57.75

* Suggested retail price
Product code
13988687
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
Mendoza
Subregion
Valle de Uco
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
White
Sugar content
1.8 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Aging up to 10 years
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About this winery

Sebastián Zuccardi grew up in a family that had a strong visionary and innovative spirit. Since 1963, when his grandfather planted the first hectares of grapevines in Maipú, Mendoza, the Zuccardi family has not stopped growing and developing. It has become a leader in Argentine wine production. From his father, José Alberto Zuccardi, Sebastián inherited the determination and desire to constantly strive for excellence. Today, Sebastián, third generation of the family, finds himself leading...

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Product notes

Alluvial soil well stratified. Small middle eroded stone on a sandy-clay layer. Hand harvested grapes the first week of April following different type of soils.

Production notes

With temperatures that fell below of the average and a great thermal amplitude. The weather conditions gave a very good natural acidity, excellent fruit and nothing overripe. The grapes were direct pressed. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vessels. No malolactic fermentation and aging in concrete vats.

Tasting notes

Aromas of fresh herbs, lemon peel, fresh green apple and apricot on the nose. Succulent pallet, green apples, fresh lime, minerals, white pepper, long finish.Serve with chicken, fish, risotto.