2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.42 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification IG Paraje Altamira
Region Paraje Altamira
Soil Alluvial-fan soils with a large conglomerate of stones and granite gravel covered with calcareous material; rocks weighing up to 20 tons may occur.
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vessels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The 2022 season was described as fresh and well balanced, with high insolation and low temperatures supporting steady ripening and preservation of natural acidity. Fermentation used native yeasts in concrete vessels. Maturation took place in used 500 L French-oak barrels and 2,500 L foudres; no duration is stated.
Critics Ratings 94
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.88 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification IG Paraje Altamira
Region Paraje Altamira
Soil Alluvial-fan soils with a large conglomerate of stones and granite gravel covered with calcareous material; rocks weighing up to 20 tons may occur.
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vessels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The 2021 season was cool and humid. The producer separated plots and soil types for harvesting so each vineyard sector could be picked at its appropriate moment. Fermentation used native yeasts in concrete vessels. Maturation took place in used 500 L French-oak barrels and 2,500 L foudres; no duration is stated.
Critics Ratings 94
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Paraje Altamira
Critics Ratings 92
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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