Zuccardi Serie A These wines demonstrate the quality potential of hand-picked grapes from ’s many micro-climates and soils to create wines of singular character.

At the foot of the Moun- tains, in the vast desert prov- Zuccardi Serie A 2015 Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2016 ince of Mendoza sits Familia “A terrific value, this shows off malbec’s “This is still very young, and contrary to what most Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc- character with its intense aromas of violets and its people think, I like (good) Torrontés after some time cardi brand and one of Argen- bright cherry flavors. While the texture is round, in bottle. They got very low yields because of some the wine has enough grip for grilled ribs.” early frost, but it was a very different vintage than the tina’s largest family-owned 90 points, “Year’s Best Malbec” wineries as well as a leading one in Mendoza; here, it was a lot drier and healthier. exporter of . Wine & Spirits 02/17 This is sharp and balanced, with great freshness, bone For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- 91 points Tim Atkin dry and austere, elegant without overpowering aro- cardi has produced wines of mas. There are aromas of pear and green apple, not Argentina Special Report 2017 as perfumed as many examples of the grape, a little exceptional quality and value 91 points James Suckling from the soils of Maipu and closed, but should develop more floral notes with Santa Rosa and, more recent- Argentina Tasting Report 05/16 some time in the bottle. This should be superb with ly, and beyond. Ev- 4+/5 stars Restaurant Wine 07/17 some more time in bottle; it opened up nicely with time in the glass. Drink 2017-2020.” ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- 91 points crafted from estate grown, 2016 “The 2016 Malbec Serie A is sourced from hand picked fruit and is es- different vineyards across the Valle de Uco (San José, The Wine Advocate 12/16 tate produced in a state-of- Los Árboles, Tupungato, El Peral, Gualtallary, Vista “Reflecting the general improvement in the quality of the-art facility. In total, there Flore and La Consulta) and was fermented in con- the Serie A range, this is one of the very few Zuccardi are over 2,000 acres of noble crete vats an used 500-liter French oak barrels. There wines that comes from outside Mendoza. Vinified grapes under cultivation. is more than fruit here, there is some expression of the in Cafayate, it’s a wonderfully fresh, lemon and lime- soil, with subtle nuances and more complexity, hints of scented Torrontés with crunchy acidity. 2017-18.” Experimentation with new aromatic herbs and lower in alcohol (13%). The profile 91 points Tim Atkin plantings is vital to their quest of all the wines is very clean, precise, juicy with good Argentina Special Report 2017 for quality. The estate utilizes acidity. This is a superb example of it, with even some UPC # 0 89832 84951 3 a small experimental winery chalky sensations in the texture. Great value too. Drink that has twenty stainless steel 2017-2020.” tanks of varying sizes. The ob- 91 points jective is to experiment with The Wine Advocate 12/16 up to 25 new varieties over UPC # 0 89832 84952 0 the course of 5+ years along with new vinification tech- niques. This allows the Zuc- cardi’s to get feedback about Zuccardi Serie A Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2014/15 the varieties, their suitability This Bonarda has a rich violet color, and exudes for commercialization and the 2014 sensuous aromas of plum and blackberries. It is “Clean, tangy and spicy with lively plum fruit and best vinification techniques a vivacious wine, full of pure ripe fruit, yet soft for each varietal. racy acidity; fresh and long.” 88 points in style with an attractive finish. It can be cellared for the next 5 years. At Familia Zuccardi, when Tasting Panel 10/16 it comes to producing world UPC # 0 89832 84958 2 UPC # 0 89832 84954 4 class Argentine wine, they take their job seriously.

There are several distinct brands from Familia Zuccardi available in the US: Santa Ju- lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and Zeta, an icon wine made from /Malbec blend, as well as several private label brands, including Vida Organi- ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive).

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Lots of no wood (cement) treatment and tina’s largest family-owned al (roughly 20%), both in the department of Tupungato 30% used barrel for 12 months of aging. Made from an wineries as well as a leading in the Uco Valley… There is great purity and precision, equal blend of malbec from Paraje Altamira and Vista a sharp Chardonnay with very little effect of the oak, Flores. Drink now.” exporter of Argentine wine. 92 points James Suckling For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- just a spicy twist, a wine that incites you to drink with cardi has produced wines of effervescent acidity that makes you salivate and cleanses Argentina Tasting Report 2016 your palate. Great, sharp Chardonnay.” exceptional quality and value 91 points The Wine Advocate 12/16 92 points, Silver Decanter from the soils of Maipu and 92 points James Suckling 92 points Tim Atkin Santa Rosa and, more recent- Argentina Special Report 2016 ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev- Argentina Tasting Report 2016 ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- 92 points Tim Atkin 90 points Int’l Wine Report 06/17 crafted from estate grown, Argentina Special Report 2017 88 points Wine Enthusiast 12/16 hand picked fruit and is es- tate produced in a state-of- “Exceptional Chardonnay. It is full bodied and both 2015 “Wow. This is exciting. Blackberries, flowers, the-art facility. In total, there elegant and complex in flavor; a crisp, balanced wine dark fruit and hints of walnut shell here follow through are over 2,000 acres of noble with a long flavor evolution, and a persistent finish, to a medium to full body, fine tannins and a juicy finish. grapes under cultivation. tasting of green apple, pineapple, grapefruit, honey, This is tight and polished. Give it two or three years to and vanilla. Superb value. Aged 6 months in French soften, but it is already very pretty. Better than 2014.” Experimentation with new oak barrels, partly new. (2019-2022).” 94 points, THE TOP 100 WINES OF plantings is vital to their quest 5/5 stars Restaurant Wine 07/17 THE ANDES 2017 James Suckling for quality. The estate utilizes 89 points Int’l Wine Report 06/17 “Combining fruit from Chacayes and Paraje Altamira, a small experimental winery 87 points Wine Enthusiast 07/16 this impressive Malbec is all about fruit and fresh- that has twenty stainless steel UPC # 0 89832 84672 7 ness, rather than oak, with 30% whole bunches adding tanks of varying sizes. The ob- structure and appealing spice. Chalky, refreshing yet jective is to experiment with plush, with a hint of vanilla and bright, focused acid- up to 25 new varieties over ity. 2017-23.” the course of 5+ years along Zuccardi Q 93 points Tim Atkin with new vinification tech- Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Argentina Special Report 2017 niques. This allows the Zuc- “A mental picture of Indian food popped in my head cardi’s to get feedback about when I put my nose in the glass of the 2013 Q Caber- 91 points The Wine Advocate 10/16 the varieties, their suitability net Sauvignon because it smells of curry, nutmeg, flow- UPC # 7 58730 00908 3 for commercialization and the ers and nuts. This is a blend of grapes from Gualtallary best vinification techniques and la Consulta, both in the Uco Valley. In reality is not for each varietal. all Cabernet, but the Cabernet is partly co-fermented with Malbec (perhaps the reason why it doesn’t really At Familia Zuccardi, when feel like Cabernet). The palate is juicy and spicy with it comes to producing world a mixture of earthy and sweet tannins and very good Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2012 class Argentine wine, they “It is becoming more common to see excellent Tem- freshness. There is a notable absence of green notes be- take their job seriously. pranillo grown in Mendoza. Lithe and rich, this ‘Q’ cause the region is warm and the grapes ripen fully.” 90 points Wine Advocate 08/15 Tempranillo by Zuccardi shows earthy tones of forest There are several distinct floor, black cherry, anise, sweet tobacco and spicebox brands from Familia Zuccardi “A refined and savory red, featuring notes of white flavors. This is smooth and polished wine that would available in the US: Santa Ju- pepper to the cherry and crushed red plum flavors. pair beautifully with a juicy burger. (Best 2017-2022).” lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; Lengthens out on the palate, with medium-grained 90 points Int’l Wine Report 06/17 Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and tannins. Silky finish. Drink now through 2020.” 90 points Tim Atkin Zeta, an icon wine made from 91 points, “#53 Top 100 Wines Argentina Special Report 2015 Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as of 2016” Wine Spectator 10/31/16 well as several private label “Very fine quality Tempranillo, in the style of a top brands, including Vida Organi- 2014 “…There is good roundness in the palate with Rioja Reserva. It is richly flavored, full bodied, lightly ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and dusty, fine-grained tannins coming through as juicy and oaky, and firm and long on the finish, tasting of black Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive). tasty, with a faint bitterness in the finish. There is a little tea, tobacco, cedar, black licorice, and plum. Can be more spiciness from the élevage in barrel here. Drink aged further. Great value! Aged 12 months in French 2016-2018.” and American oak barrels. (2019-2023).” 89 points The Wine Advocate 10/16 4+/5 stars Restaurant Wine 07/17 UPC # 7 58730 00909 0 UPC # 7 58730 00906 9

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES P: 847.647.1100 W: www.winesellersltd.com @WinesellersLtd The result of the Zuccardi family’s pioneering spirit and vision and the realization of José Alberto Zuccardi’s personal dream of blending his finest Malbec and Tempranillo fruit from the company’s vineyards in Maipu and Santa Rosa, Mendoza. The marriage of Malbec fruit; so much at the very heart of the Argentinean wine industry with Tempranillo; the Zuccardi’s own success story, is symbolic of the marriage of heritage with a flair for innovation, the signature of Familia Zuccardi wines. At the foot of the Andes Moun- tains, in the vast desert prov- Zuccardi Emma Bonarda 2014 ince of Mendoza sits Familia “An impressive bonarda with dark berry, walnut, black olive skin, and orange peel. Full body, firm tannins and a direct acidity. Linear and stylish. Drink now.” Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc- 92 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2016 cardi brand and one of Argen- tina’s largest family-owned 94 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2016 wineries as well as a leading exporter of Argentine wine. 2015 “The 2015 Emma Zuccardi Bonarda is now produced exclusively with grapes from Altamira fermented with 100% For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- full clusters in concrete vats and without the wine touching any oak at all. It matured in concrete vats until bottling. This is re- cardi has produced wines of ally surprising, with a completely different character than most Bonardas have, a lot fresher and spicier. But if the nose is dif- exceptional quality and value ferent, the palate is something else, it’s more about the Altamira calcium carbonate soils than the variety. This has gained in complexity and depth, with a combination of chalk and citric, almost effervescent acidity. Amazing. 2017-20.” from the soils of Maipu and 92+ points The Wine Advocate 12/16 Santa Rosa and, more recent- ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev- “There is only one Emma these days, combining fruit from mostly Paraje Altamira with 25% from San Pablo. This is ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- about as good as cool climate Bonarda gets, fermented in concrete with 100% whole bunches. Tangy, spicy and fresh crafted from estate grown, with firmish tannins, refreshing acidity and blueberry sweetness. 2018-25.” hand picked fruit and is es- 95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017 tate produced in a state-of- UPC # 0 89832 84957 5 the-art facility. In total, there are over 2,000 acres of noble grapes under cultivation. Zuccardi Tito 2014 Experimentation with new “The 2014 Tito Zuccardi is now produced exclusively with grapes from the Paraje Altamira appellation, a blend of plantings is vital to their quest Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancellotta and Caladoc from the Zuccardi estate vineyards. Most of the grapes are ferment- for quality. The estate utilizes ed together and the composition might change with the vintage, but the concept is that it will always be from Altamira, a small experimental winery from the estate vineyards. It has very intense color and it also reflects the riper conditions of 2014, with more black fruit that has twenty stainless steel and also a rustic touch reminiscent of tree bark. The palate is round and juicy, with some dusty tannins. This is slimmer tanks of varying sizes. The ob- and with less oak than previous versions of Tito.” jective is to experiment with 91 points The Wine Advocate 12/16 up to 25 new varieties over the course of 5+ years along 2015 “Tito is an unusual red blend that combines Malbec with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Ancellotta, ferment- with new vinification tech- ed entirely with its stems. It’s a complex, youthful cuvée with notes of clove spice, plum and cassis, underpinned by chalky niques. This allows the Zuc- freshness. 2019-26.” cardi’s to get feedback about 95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017 the varieties, their suitability UPC # 0 89832 84959 9 for commercialization and the best vinification techniques for each varietal. Zuccardi Concreto 2015 At Familia Zuccardi, when “The second vintage of this unoaked, groundbreaking Malbec, the 2015 Concreto Malbec was produced with grapes from it comes to producing world Paraje Altamira that fermented in cement vats with indigenous yeasts (a constant in Zuccardi nowadays) and matured in class Argentine wine, they concrete vats--hence the name--until it was bottled in December 2015. Here they use grapes that only come from parts take their job seriously. of their vineyards that have less than 20 centimeters of soil and the calcium carbonate content is the highest they have, as they want this to be pure expression of chalk. The nose is a little reticent, not explosive, a little backward, transmitting a There are several distinct sense of seriousness and harmony. But, the palate is electric, you really feel like you’re licking the limestone-covered stones brands from Familia Zuccardi that you have in the vineyards. The nose comes back slowly after time in the glass, with a cocktail of flowers and wild available in the US: Santa Ju- herbs, what you smell when you walk the countryside, especially after it has rained. This is a noteworthy follow up to the lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; groundbreaking first vintage of this wine, possibly with one extra degree of precision and clarity, ending with a dry, dusty Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and sensation, avoiding sweetness at all cost. This is all texture and salinity. Maybe not for all, but I loved it.” Zeta, an icon wine made from 94 points The Wine Advocate 12/16 Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as “Bright and fruity nose with blackberry and blueberry character. Very intense. Full body, delicate tannins and beautiful well as several private label blood orange undertones. A more fruity expression of malbec. A wine made from calcareous parcels in Altamira ferment- brands, including Vida Organi- ed and aged in concrete vats. Drink now.” ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and 93 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2016 Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive). UPC # 0 89832 84922 3

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES P: 847.647.1100 W: www.winesellersltd.com @WinesellersLtd The result of the Zuccardi family’s pioneering spirit and vision and the realization of José Alberto Zuccardi’s personal dream of blending his finest Malbec and Tempranillo fruit from the company’s vineyards in Maipu and Santa Rosa, Mendoza. The marriage of Malbec fruit; so much at the very heart of the Argentinean wine industry with Tempranillo; the Zuccardi’s own success story, is symbol- ic of the marriage of heritage with a flair for innovation, the signature of Familia Zuccardi wines. At the foot of the Andes Moun- tains, in the vast desert prov- Zuccardi Zeta 2011 ince of Mendoza sits Familia “The 2011 Zeta is a blend of Malbec from La Consulta with around 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary fer- Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc- mented in cement. The style of this blend is classic, but quite ripe, with aromas of black fruit, generous spices, licorice and fennel and some texture of the wood tannins. Drink now-2019.” cardi brand and one of Argen- 91 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 tina’s largest family-owned wineries as well as a leading “This Malbec-led blend opens with grapy black-fruit aromas. The palate is saturated through and through, while exporter of Argentine wine. intensely ripe flavors of blackberry, cassis and black plum finish long but not aggressive. This comes across as being well For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- polished and smooth; drink through 2022.” cardi has produced wines of 92 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 10/15 exceptional quality and value 90 points Wine Spectator 08/15 from the soils of Maipu and 90+ points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 02/15 Santa Rosa and, more recent- 90 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2015 ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev- ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- 2012 “The 2012 Zeta is a blend of mostly Malbec from Altamira and some 10-15% of Cabernet Sauvignon from crafted from estate grown, Gualtallary. This was previously a very traditional wine. However, the 2012 has seen a dramatic change. It used to be quite hand picked fruit and is es- ripe and marked by new oak and now it’s basically the opposite. Even in this warm vintage there is very good freshness (it tate produced in a state-of- has 14.5% alcohol) and only a small percentage of new oak is used with the rest kept in used barrels and cement vats. This the-art facility. In total, there might have extra complexity from the Cabernet that also adds backbone to the Malbec.” are over 2,000 acres of noble 91 points The Wine Advocate 08/15 grapes under cultivation. “A solid Super Mendoza wine with firm, polished tannins and wonderful depth. Full and compressed with a long finish. Experimentation with new I really appreciate the cool fruit and hints of spices and black pepper. A blend of mostly malbec with some cabernet sau- plantings is vital to their quest vignon. From La Consulta and Tupungato .” for quality. The estate utilizes 96 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2016 a small experimental winery “A crisp, focused nose consisting of lemon peel, cedar, dried cheese, blackberry and cassis aromas is encourag- that has twenty stainless steel 2013 ing. This Malbec (with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) is mouth-filling and tight, with firm tannins. Pointed salty flavors of tanks of varying sizes. The ob- black plum and berry fruits finish with integrated spice and cocoa notes. Drink now through 2024—the longer this sits, jective is to experiment with the less aggressive and choppy it’ll be.” up to 25 new varieties over 91 points Wine Enthusiast 12/16 the course of 5+ years along UPC # 0 89832 84840 0 with new vinification tech- niques. This allows the Zuc- cardi’s to get feedback about Zuccardi José Zuccardi Uco Valley 2013 the varieties, their suitability “There is a new Malbec, the 2013 José Zuccardi, produced with grapes from different locations in the Valle de Uco for commercialization and the that fermented in cement vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in a combination of cement vats and oak foudres. best vinification techniques This is really the evolution of the old Zeta, the only wine that remains a blend of different places in the range, all from for each varietal. limestone-rich places....This was matured in foudre, so it has a rounder, more traditional style as an homage to José Al- berto Zuccardi, father of Sebastián. The Cabernet seems to provide good freshness to the blend, and you clearly notice At Familia Zuccardi, when the chalky texture, the austere and dry sensation of the limestone tannins. It was bottled in May 2015 and they kept the it comes to producing world wine for a while to make the transition of brands, as the vinification and blend was completely different.” class Argentine wine, they 93 points The Wine Advocate 12/16 take their job seriously. “Suave and finely textured, with an engaging minerality to the dark plum, red currant and dried blackberry flavors, There are several distinct supported by firm tannins and acidity. The savory finish has hints of pepper and plenty of cedary spice accents. Drink brands from Familia Zuccardi now through 2024.” available in the US: Santa Ju- 92 points Wine Spectator 12/17 lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and “Named after Sebastián Zuccardi’s father, José, this is a first release under this label, marrying Malbec with 10% Zeta, an icon wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, both grown on limestone soils. Deeply coloured and showing more wood influence than most of Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as the winery’s reds, it’s rich, structured and complex with notes of white pepper, blackberry and liquorice. 2018-25.” well as several private label 95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017 brands, including Vida Organi- “(no new oak): Medium ruby-red. Musky scents of currant, black raspberry, tobacco leaf, violet, licorice and fresh herbs. ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and Juicy, intense and quite suave, with refreshing bright acidity framing and lifting the ripe, generous currant, blackberry, Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive). licorice, spice and herb flavors. Very sophisticated, pliant, dry-but-ripe wine with fine-grained, palate-saturating tannins and slowly mounting spicy persistence. This goes on and on in the mouth. A compellingly dense beauty.” 93 points Vinous 07/17 UPC # 0 89832 84889 9

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At the foot of the Andes Moun- Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2009 tains, in the vast desert prov- 90 points The Wine Advocate 10/12 ince of Mendoza sits Familia Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc- 91 points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Mar/Apr ‘13 cardi brand and one of Argen- Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2010 tina’s largest family-owned 92 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 wineries as well as a leading exporter of Argentine wine. 93 points Wine Spectator 11/15/13 For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- 92 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 07/14 cardi has produced wines of exceptional quality and value Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2011 from the soils of Maipu and “The 2011 Aluvional La Consulta feels riper and a little more powerful and concentrated than the 2010 with a Santa Rosa and, more recent- mixture of red and black fruit, damsons and blackberries. The palate is full-bodied with round, buttery tannins and ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev- ripe flavors with well-integrated alcohol. Drink now-2020.” ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- 93 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 crafted from estate grown, 91 points Wine Spectator 02/28/14 hand picked fruit and is es- tate produced in a state-of- Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2012 the-art facility. In total, there “The 2012 Aluvional La Consulta, from the south of the Uco Valley in the San Carlos department at 1,000 meters are over 2,000 acres of noble altitude, shows aromas of ripe black fruit and a slight austerity in the texture, with a mineral sensation. The wood grapes under cultivation. is very integrated into the wine and with time it develops a ripe peach and violet petal aroma. It is drinkable now, but it should improve with time in bottle. Drink 2015-2020.” Experimentation with new 93 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 plantings is vital to their quest 94 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 10/15 for quality. The estate utilizes a small experimental winery Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec La Consulta 2013 that has twenty stainless steel “The 2013 Aluvional La Consulta was harvested earlier in this vintage. Zuccardi has made a few changes to fine tanks of varying sizes. The ob- tune the wines from the heart of La Consulta - a zone where the ripening can change very quickly as its a lower jective is to experiment with and warmer zone than Altamira, for example. It comes from a vineyard planted in 1978 in a place called Viña up to 25 new varieties over Chacón, a parcel in the south of the Uco Valley in the San Carlos department where the grape bunches are shaded the course of 5+ years along by a pruning method that works well in warmer places. This has a perfume of violets, aromatic herbs and the blue with new vinification tech- fruit (if I had to single out one fruit here it would be blueberry) that I’m finding in so many of Zuccardi’s wines. niques. This allows the Zuc- They used 30% whole clusters (which they believe provides freshness). Despite being ripe, powerful and concen- cardi’s to get feedback about trated, it’s much more elegant and refined than the powerful wines most people associate with La Consulta.” the varieties, their suitability 93 points The Wine Advocate 08/15 for commercialization and the UPC # 0 89832 84897 4 best vinification techniques for each varietal.

At Familia Zuccardi, when it comes to producing world class Argentine wine, they Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec Altamira 2011 take their job seriously. “The 2011 Aluvional Altamira is pure Malbec planted at 1,100 meters in soils with big boulders and a high chalk content in Altamira, which produces serious, elegant but a little backward wines. It opens with shy aromas of black cherries and blueber- There are several distinct ries, ripe, yet terse, vibrant and very harmonious, then moves on to a medium-bodied palate, that is powerful but without show- brands from Familia Zuccardi ing it in an obvious way. This is a superb example of the character of Altamira through the Malbec grape. Drink now-2020.” available in the US: Santa Ju- 94 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and 90 points Wine Spectator web ‘14 Zeta, an icon wine made from “This is typical of the new breed of Argentinean .” Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as 2012 well as several private label 97 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2015 brands, including Vida Organi- 92 points Wine Enthusiast 10/15 ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive). 2014 96 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017 UPC # 0 89832 85024 3

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES P: 847.647.1100 W: www.winesellersltd.com @WinesellersLtd Lead by Sebastian Zuccardi and starting in 2000, Zuccardi began making wines from grapes grown in the Uco Valley. Sebastian is bringing a new determination to explore Argentina´s many micro-climate and soils.

At the foot of the Andes Moun- tains, in the vast desert prov- Zuccardi Aluvional Malbec Gualta Tupungato Alto 2013 ince of Mendoza sits Familia “Full ruby-red. Musky aromas of blackberry, cassis, minerals, wild herbs and chocolatey oak. Broad, plush and seamless, yet Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc- with lovely inner-mouth lift and definition to the flavors of cassis, boysenberry, menthol, graphite and pungent herbs. The cardi brand and one of Argen- very long, palate-staining finish is still a bit youthfully harsh and in need of time but the middle palate already delivers seri- tina’s largest family-owned ous sweetness. Outstanding potential here.” wineries as well as a leading 92+ points Vinous 07/17 exporter of Argentine wine. “This wine has notes of plums, dark cherries, but somehow the nose lacks the vibrancy of some of its siblings. It’s all relative, of For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- course, as there are plenty of violets and aromatic herbs here. As with all the wines, there is no trace of oak. The palate is juicy, cardi has produced wines of with very fine tannins and ripe, supple fruit, and moderate acidity. Drink 2015-2021” exceptional quality and value 93 points Wine Advocate 08/15 from the soils of Maipu and Santa Rosa and, more recent- “A dark and smoky red, featuring dense flavors of currant, blackberry and dried cherry that are broad and firmly tannic. Offers ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev- blackberry and spice notes, with dark chocolate details on the tannic finish. Drink now through 2020” ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- 91 points Wine Spectator 11/16 crafted from estate grown, hand picked fruit and is es- 2014 “Firm and savory, with good definition to the cedar-infused dried red berry flavors that are fresh and lively. tate produced in a state-of- Lengthens out nicely midpalate, showing sanguine and minerally notes on the vibrant finish. Drink now through 2020.” the-art facility. In total, there 91 points Wine Spectator web 2017 are over 2,000 acres of noble UPC # 0 89832 84912 4 grapes under cultivation.

Experimentation with new plantings is vital to their quest for quality. The estate utilizes a small experimental winery that has twenty stainless steel tanks of varying sizes. The ob- Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco 2012 “The 2012 Finca Canal Uco is a Malbec from lime, sandy and stony calcareous soils in Altamira that has great fruit, jective is to experiment with with perfumed and exuberant notes of damsons and violets. The palate is medium to full-bodied (though riper than in up to 25 new varieties over the Piedra Infinita). It has glossy tannins and a faint liqueur note toward the finish, This is a great, hedonistic Malbec. the course of 5+ years along Drink now-2019.” with new vinification tech- niques. This allows the Zuc- 93 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 cardi’s to get feedback about “Initially this is a touch jumpy and nervy smelling, but with airing it shows elegant blueberry, cassis and mineral notes the varieties, their suitability that aren’t just big and brawny. A flush, bold mouthfeel delivers on the promise of the bouquet, while ripe plum, black- for commercialization and the berry, pepper, herb and saline flavors finish savory and dark, with chocolaty notes and ripped muscularity. Drink this best vinification techniques staunch Malbec from 2017 through 2023.” for each varietal. 94 points, “Editor’s Choice” Wine Enthusiast 10/15 At Familia Zuccardi, when “A muscular red, with lots of power to the blackberry, dark plum and dark currant flavors, accented by notes of black it comes to producing world olive and mocha. The richly spiced finish features dark chocolate and pepper. Drink now through 2021.” class Argentine wine, they 91 points Wine Spectator 06/30/15 take their job seriously. 95 points James Suckling Argentina Tasting Report 2015 There are several distinct “…what lurks beneath the surface of the wine is sure to emerge with time: focused, chalky, intense fruit.” brands from Familia Zuccardi 95 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2015 available in the US: Santa Ju- lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; 2013 “Very plush and richly fruity, with open-textured flavors of raspberry, tart and roasted plum, supported by Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and medium-grained tannins. Suave, with minerally and peppery accents on the finish. Drink now through 2022.” Zeta, an icon wine made from 93 points Wine Spectator 11/16 Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as well as several private label 96 points The Wine Advocate 08/15 brands, including Vida Organi- UPC # 0 89832 84920 9 ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive).

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES P: 847.647.1100 W: www.winesellersltd.com @WinesellersLtd Lead by Sebastian Zuccardi and starting in 2000, Zuccardi began making wines from grapes grown in the Uco Valley. Sebastian is bringing a new determination to explore Argentina´s many micro-climate and soils.

At the foot of the Andes Moun- tains, in the vast desert prov- Zuccardi Finca Los Membrillos La Consulta 2012 ince of Mendoza sits Familia “The 2012 Finca Los Membrillos the second vintage for this bottling is produced with grapes from a vineyard planted with Zuccardi, makers of the Zuc- quince trees (Membrillo), hence the name. The soils are calcareous rocks with a little bit of topsoil to keep some freshness cardi brand and one of Argen- and control the Cabernet tannins. The wine has the granular tannins of Cabernet, the only giveaway of the grapes used, as tina’s largest family-owned the sense of place seems to be more intense than the fruit. There is more ripeness in this 2012. This is a great expression of wineries as well as a leading the calcareous soils through Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2015-2025.” exporter of Argentine wine. 95 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 For over 40 years, Familia Zuc- “A lightly charred, foresty nose includes aromas of blackberry, cassis, hard spices, licorice and leather. This is lively but balanced cardi has produced wines of in terms of feel, with richness and raciness playing off each other. Flavors of baked black fruits, peppery spice and licorice finish exceptional quality and value dark, long and bright, with juicy acidity that will keep this healthy for years to come. Drink through 2024.” from the soils of Maipu and 93 points, “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast 10/15 Santa Rosa and, more recent- ly, Uco Valley and beyond. Ev- “Yet another brilliant performance from a winery that continues to strive for the (Andean) heights and is reaching them ery Zuccardi wine at is hand- with increasing consistency.” crafted from estate grown, 96 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2015 hand picked fruit and is es- tate produced in a state-of- 2013 “This boasts mouthfilling richness, with elegant and well-structured flavors of dried cherry, boysenberry and red the-art facility. In total, there currant. Luscious and creamy in the midpalate, with notes of sandalwood on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now are over 2,000 acres of noble through 2020.” grapes under cultivation. 92 points Wine Spectator web ‘16 94 points The Wine Advocate 08/15 Experimentation with new UPC # 0 89832 84913 1 plantings is vital to their quest for quality. The estate utilizes a small experimental winery that has twenty stainless steel tanks of varying sizes. The ob- jective is to experiment with Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita 2012 up to 25 new varieties over “The 2012 Finca Piedra Infinita is from new vineyards in Altamira, a specific zone within La Consulta in the south of the course of 5+ years along the Uco Valley, selected from a very calcareous zone with lots of chalky stones. It is the most mineral and serious wine with new vinification tech- I’ve tasted from Zuccardi, with big bones and a serious, balanced and subtle character that is elegant and sharp. The fin- niques. This allows the Zuc- ish is long, vertical, vibrant and... well, mineral is the only word. Of course, this is a stylistic preference, but this is my cardi’s to get feedback about favorite (and it also happened tasting the unoaked and unbottled 2013 blind). Around 2,500 bottles were produced as the varieties, their suitability they really decide vine by vine which grapes go into this wine. A world class red. Bravo! Drink now-2025.” for commercialization and the 96 points The Wine Advocate 04/14 best vinification techniques for each varietal. “This fruit-driven, minerally Malbec hails from the Altamira section of Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Blueberry, cassis and stony aromas feed into a deep, pure palate with plenty to offer. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, peppercorn and exotic spices At Familia Zuccardi, when finish with moderate tannins and flavors of fig and black pepper. Drink through 2019.” it comes to producing world 92 points Wine Enthusiast 07/15 class Argentine wine, they “This is filled with dark chocolate and dried blackberry flavors that offer a rich, creamy texture. Shows good cut to the take their job seriously. bramble and mineral notes, with an effusively spicy finish. Drink now through 2020.” There are several distinct 90 points Wine Spectator 06/30/15 brands from Familia Zuccardi “A powerful and refined red, showing plenty of sanguine notes to the dark plum, cherry and dark currant available in the US: Santa Ju- 2013 flavors. Accents of dried beef emerge midpalate, with a long, minerally finish studded with white pepper hints. Drink lia Varietal, Organica, Reserva; now through 2021.” Zuccardi Serie A, ‘Q’, and Zeta, an icon wine made from 92 points Wine Spectator 11/16 Tempranillo/Malbec blend, as 97 points The Wine Advocate 08/15 well as several private label brands, including Vida Organi- 2014 “There was no Finca Canal Uco bottling in 2014, so this remarkable wine stands alone at the summit of Zucca- ca (Whole Foods exclusive) and rdi’s production. Elegant, refined and ethereal, it shows Paraje Altamira at its scented, sappy best, with pepper spice and Crisol (Best Cellars exclusive). blackberry fruit complexity and a tapering finish. 2019-29.” 98 points Tim Atkin Argentina Special Report 2017 UPC # 0 89832 84921 6

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