2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Classification IG Paraje Altamira
Region Paraje Altamira
Soil Conglomerate of stones and granite gravel covered with calcareous material, Including very large rocks
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels 3,000-liter concrete amphora
Pressing Method Grape Stomping (Pigéage) In The Amphora
Maceration 45 days
Production Details Meticulous cluster selection; grapes were stomped in a concrete amphora and fermented there by infusion with whole clusters. No extraction was performed during fermentation or maceration; the cap was only gently moistened with a sprinkler. The producer describes 2022 as fresh and balanced, with intense sunlight and low temperatures enabling steady ripening while preserving natural acidity.
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Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.63 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Classification IG Paraje Altamira
Region Paraje Altamira
Soil Conglomerate of stones and granite gravel covered with calcareous material, Including very large rocks
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels 3,000-liter concrete amphora
Pressing Method Grape Stomping (Pigéage) In The Amphora
Maceration 45 days
Production Details Meticulous cluster selection; grapes were stomped in a concrete amphora and fermented there by infusion with whole clusters. No extraction was performed during fermentation or maceration; the cap was only gently moistened with a sprinkler. The producer describes 2021 as cool and humid, allowing gradual maturity with balanced sugar and acidity and substantial tannin structure.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Costa Canal Uco s/n - Paraje Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 (261) 441-0090
Email
Owner
Zuccardi Family (3rd generation: Sebastián Zuccardi)
Cellarmaster
Laura Principiano