Poligonos Semillon
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years of vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Polígonos series by Familia Zuccardi is a liquid map of the Uco Valley, designed to showcase the distinct geometric boundaries of its finest sub-appellations. This Semillon hails from the high-altitude, cold-climate micro-region of San Pablo, situated at approximately 1,400 meters above sea level. Historically, Semillon was a cornerstone of Argentine viticulture in the mid-20th century before being largely forgotten. Winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi has been instrumental in its modern renaissance, fermenting and aging this wine entirely in concrete vessels to avoid any oak masking. This traditional yet minimalist approach highlights the grape's natural waxy texture, vibrant mountain acidity, and the distinct mineral, chalky imprint of the region's calcium carbonate-rich soils.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1963 by Alberto Zuccardi in Mendoza, Argentina, Familia Zuccardi has risen to become one of the world's most visionary wine estates, currently led by third-generation winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi. Based in the high-altitude terroir of the Uco Valley, the family's state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery, Finca Piedra Infinita in Paraje Altamira, is constructed entirely from local alluvial stone and concrete. Their production philosophy centers on expressing the pure, mineral-driven identity of calcareous soils, utilizing concrete vessels and minimal oak aging to craft terroir-specific masterpieces. Renowned for world-class expressions like the single-vineyard Finca Piedra Infinita Malbec, the Aluvional series, and the elegant Emma Zuccardi Bonarda, the estate represents the pinnacle of modern Argentine viticulture. The historic estate is located at Calle Costa Canal Uco s/n, M5567 San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina, and can be found online at https://www.zuccardivalledeuco.com.