Serie A Malbec
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, beef empanadas, roasted lamb chops
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 'Serie A' line from Familia Zuccardi celebrates the diversity of Argentina's microclimates and soils, with the 'A' standing for 'Argentina.' This Malbec is primarily sourced from estate vineyards in the high-altitude Uco Valley of Mendoza, where intense alpine sunlight and cool night breezes yield grapes with exceptional color, concentration, and balanced acidity. The Zuccardi family's deep commitment to studying Mendoza's alluvial soils is reflected in this wine's construction. Fermented in concrete vats and aged partially in French oak barrels, the winemaking team coaxes out a style that prioritizes fresh, dark fruit expression and supple textures over heavy wood influence, honoring the true spirit of modern Argentine viticulture.
🍾 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.