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Familia Zuccardi, When It Comes to Produc- Argentine Ing World Class Wine, They Take Their Job Seriously Argentina Zuccardi Mendoza, Argentina Australia Austria Canada Chile France Germany Italy New Zealand Portugal Spain United States Zuccardi Serie A The Zuccardi Serie A wines demonstrate the quality potential of hand- picked grapes from Argentina’s many micro-climates and soils to create wines of singular character. At the foot of the Andes Zuccardi Serie A Zuccardi Serie A Mountains, in the vast des- Chardonnay Viognier 2009 Torrontés 2009 (Salta) ert province of Mendo- “Barrel-fermented and oak aged for 6 “Attractive mineral notes, spice, honey, za sits Familia Zuccardi, months, melon and white peach, good melon, hint of tropical; round mouth- makers of the Zuccardi brand and one of Argenti- depth and intensity.” feel, stylish.” na’s largest family-owned 88 points 90 points The Wine Advocate 10/10 wineries as well as a lead- The Wine Advocate 10/10 “This Torrontés from Zuccardi’s Serie ing exporter of Argentine A sports a yellow-green color and offers wine. For over 40 years, 2010 “Bright notes of yellow apple, delicate aromas of white fl owers, passion Familia Zuccardi has pro- butter and melon stay fresh on the fruit and tangerine. It is well structured duced wines of exception- open-knit fi nish. Drink now.” al quality and value from with lively acidity, a light fruity mid-pal- the soils of Maipu and San- 86 points ate, and a delicate fi nish. This is an easy ta Rosa and, more recent- Wine Spectator 08/11 to drink wine and quite delicious. Shows ly, Uco Valley and beyond. UPC # 0 89832 84956 8 the hand of the master craftsman of Tor- Every Zuccardi wine at is rontés, Jose L. Mounier.” handcrafted from estate 90 points International Wine Review grown, hand picked fruit and is estate produced (www.i-winereview.com) #26 in a state-of-the-art fa- Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2009 2010 “Pale yellow. Musky fruit aromas cility. In total, there are and fl avors of orange, pear and peach “Smoke/mocha/coffee bean; black cher- over 2,000 acres of noble perked up by a fl oral element. Then tac- grapes under cultivation. ry and blueberry; supple, good depth, tile and dry but juicy, with exotic inner- drink now – 6 years.” mouth perfume and noteworthy lift. Experimentation with new 88 points The Wine Advocate 10/10 plantings is vital to their Good broad, chewy torrontés with fi rm quest for quality. The es- “Round, dense and correct on the nose, acidity and plenty of personality.” tate utilizes a small ex- with heft and dark fruit aromas. The 89 points Stephen Tanzer’s Interna- perimental winery that palate is tight, pure and just the right has twenty stainless steel size, with blackberry, boysenberry and tional Wine Cellar Jan/Feb ‘11 tanks of varying sizes. The a bit of vanilla and caramel in the back- “Lively, showing nice cut to the verbe- objective is to experiment ground. Smooth on the tail end, with na, white peach and chamomile notes. with up to 25 new variet- sweet coconut and mocha notes. Friend- Mouthwatering fi nish. Drink now.” ies over the course of 5+ ly and well done for the price.” 86 points, “Daily Wine Pick” years along with new vini- fi cation techniques. This 89 points Wine Enthusiast 03/11 Wine Spectator 08/13/11 allows the Zuccardi’s to “Ripe and fl eshy, delivering layered UPC # 0 89832 84951 3 get feedback about the blackberry, plum sauce and fi g notes varieties, their suitability held together by graphite and anise Zuccardi Serie A Syrah 2009 for commercialization and notes, which push through on the fi n- (DI only) the best vinifi cation tech- ish. Drink now.” niques for each varietal. “Roasted quality, jammy black 88 points Wine Spectator 02/11 fruits, dense, ripe, soft, forward, drink At Familia Zuccardi, #5 Top Rated 2009 Malbec now – 4 years.” when it comes to produc- 87 points Wine Advocate 10/10 ing world class Argentine between $10-$15 Wine Spectator UPC # 0 89832 84950 6 wine, they take their job 2010 “There’s solid weight to this seriously. smoky red, which features racy notes Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2009 of boysenberry and blackberry coulis “Deep, compact and rich on the nose, There are several distinct backed by light tannins. A hint of mes- with a big dose of ripe berry aromas. brands from Familia Zuc- quite marks the fi nish. Drink now.” The palate is healthy and blends a cardi available in the US: Santa Julia Varietal, Or- 87 points, “Daily Wine Pick” beefy, muscular body with balancing ganica, Reserva; Zuccardi Wine Spectator 08/01/11 acids and fi rm but ripe tannins. Tastes Serie A, ‘Q’, and Zeta, an “Full and dark from the beginning, with pretty and sweet, like blackberry or icon wine made from Tem- black plum, fl oral notes and a clean over- plum pie. Chewy and chocolaty on the pranillo/Malbec blend, as fi nish; overall it’s a winner.” well as several private la- all presentation. It’s full, zesty and has bel brands, including Vida proper mouthfeel, while the fl avors of ber- 90 points, “Best Buy” Organica (Whole Foods ry, toast and herbs are honest and gener- Wine Enthusiast 05/11 exclusive) and Crisol (Best ous. Stylish on the fi nish; nice Malbec.” 2010 “A thick-styled Bonarda with Cellars exclusive). 88 points Wine Enthusiast 11/11 honest berry and peppery spice aro- “A hefty malbec, this starts off completely mas. It’s borderline syrupy in feel, with black, its fruit revealing a more refresh- a streak of acidity to keep it balanced. imported by ing side with air. The structure is tense Flavors of plum, wild berry and currant Winesellers, Ltd. with acidity, the fi nish leaving a pleasant lean towards red, while the fi nish is long p: 847.647.1100 memory of tart Morello cherries.” and strong, albeit sticky and weighty.” f: 847.647.2110 www.winesellersltd.com 88 points, “Best Buy” 88 points Wine & Spirits 10/11 Wine Enthusiast 11/11 UPC # 0 89832 84952 0 UPC # 0 89832 84954 4 Argentina Zuccardi Mendoza, Argentina Zuccardi Q Australia Austria Canada Chile France Germany Italy New Zealand Portugal Spain United States The Zuccardi ‘Q’ line represent wines of the highest quality, made from the oldest vines, of up to 40 years of age, under supervision of a specialized viticultural team (that actually marks the individual vines destined for this line with a ‘Q’ for ‘Quality’). These wines see 10 – 16 months in oak and are only made in vintages of exceptional quality. At the foot of the Andes Zuccardi Q Chardonnay Zuccardi Q Malbec 2007 Mountains, in the vast des- “…offers more depth and complexity, ert province of Mendo- 2008/2009 savory fl avors, some structure and a “Light gold color; toast, buttered za sits Familia Zuccardi, medium-long fi nish. It will evolve for 1-2 makers of the Zuccardi popcorn, spiced apple, pear, excellent years but can be enjoyed now.” brand and one of Argenti- depth, some elegance.” na’s largest family-owned 90 points The Wine Advocate 90 points Robert Parker’s wineries as well as a lead- 10/10 (2009 vintage) The Wine Advocate 08/09 ing exporter of Argentine “A fresh scent of violets mingles with wine. For over 40 years, UPC # 0 89832 84672 7 this Malbec’s ripe black fruit, lend- Familia Zuccardi has pro- duced wines of exception- ing a touch of delicacy and seductive al quality and value from complexity. The texture is supple, well the soils of Maipu and San- rounded and ample, with a delicious- ta Rosa and, more recent- ly juicy balance. Polished and smooth, ly, Uco Valley and beyond. this Malbec would go well with braised Every Zuccardi wine at is Zuccardi Q Tempranillo goose.” handcrafted from estate 2006 grown, hand picked fruit 92 points, “Year’s Best” “The 2006 Tempranillo Q was sourced and is estate produced Wine & Spirits 02/10 & 06/10 in a state-of-the-art fa- from an estate vineyard planted in cility. In total, there are 1974. Purple-colored, it displays an en- 2008 over 2,000 acres of noble ticing bouquet of mineral, blackberry, “Opaque purple; exotic spices, hint grapes under cultivation. pepper and espresso. Medium to full- of balsamic, blueberry, and black cher- bodied, on the palate it is dense, nicely ry, round, satisfying.” Experimentation with new endowed with spicy, savory fruit and 91 points The Wine Advocate 10/10 plantings is vital to their impeccably balanced. It will evolve for quest for quality. The es- 2-3 years and will offer prime drinking 2009 tate utilizes a small ex- from 2011 to 2018.” “A home run in middle-tier Malbec. Ex- perimental winery that cellent power and balance are on dis- has twenty stainless steel 90 points The Wine Advocate 10/10 play. It’s fi rm, minerally and tight, but tanks of varying sizes. The objective is to experiment 2008 “Deep ruby red, Asian spices, with generous berry and cassis aromas with up to 25 new variet- incense, mineral, earth notes, blackber- and fl avors along with ample coffee, ies over the course of 5+ ry, layered, good depth.” spice and mocha qualities. Impressive, years along with new vini- 90 points The Wine Advocate 10/10 especially given the price tag.” fi cation techniques. This “A perennial Argentinian classic with 91 points, “Editor’s Choice” allows the Zuccardi’s to engaging fl avours of raisined fruit and get feedback about the (05/11) “#66 Top 100 South varieties, their suitability clotted cream.” American Wines for 2011” for commercialization and 17.5 points, “Top non-Malbec Wine Enthusiast the best vinifi cation tech- Argentinian reds” Decanter 03/12 niques for each varietal.
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