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"Regardless of price point, the unifying factor throughout the roster is unwavering clarity, focus and precision." - Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate
The Zuccardi renaissance has been one of the most intriguing stories of the last decade in Argentine wine, with third-generation winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi continuing the visionary quest of his grandfather to produce Argentine wines reflective of place, down the most minute of parcels. Taking inspiration from Burgundy, the family has undertaken an intimate, painfully detailed survey of all their vineyards and identified their parcels according to a quality hierarchy much like one finds in the Burgundian cru system.
The single-vineyard parcels have naturally received their fair share of attention and acclaim, but much of Zuccardi's brilliance can be seen in their spectacularly overachieving "village" wines of the Serie Q range. The 2023 Malbec Q is "aptly summarizes the profile readers can expect throughout the Zuccardi portfolio: poise, balance and precision, regardless of price point." As good as the Malbec Q is, the estate is no one-trick pony. Instead, they prioritze and excel with all Bordeaux varietals, which is especially evident in the 92-point 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Q, "an amazing value and a solid snapshot of contemporary Argentine winemaking." Finally, the JS93 Cabernet Franc Q offers a "pitch-perfect" varietal expression that's "a high-fidelity rendering of Uco Valley and a standout in the Zuccardi Q range."
Argentine wine has had quite a roller coaster ride over the last 20 years, with some dizzying highs paired with real "down to earth" spans that have left the country's wine scene seeking a firm identity. Through it all, Zuccardi has remained steadfast in establishing themselves as a leading light, doing as much to define modern Argentine wine as anyone else.
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