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Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary Malbec is an exceptional expression of one of Argentina's most distinctive wine-growing areas. Blackberry, cherry and plum flavours mingle with wild herbs, floral notes and a striking chalky texture. Fresh, complex and beautifully structured, it offers an elegant alternative to the richer, more oak-driven styles often associated with premium Argentine Malbec.
From high-altitude vineyards with limestone-rich alluvial soils, this acclaimed wine captures the individual character of Gualtallary. Its carefully judged winemaking allows the vineyard's influence to remain central, producing a distinctive, age-worthy Malbec for enthusiasts who value origin, complexity and individuality.
Merchant Tip: Aluvional Gualtallary is a wine I'd suggest to someone who wants to explore just how distinctive Argentine Malbec can become when vineyard origin takes centre stage. Its appeal isn't simply about richness or smoothness: the freshness, herbal character and distinctive tannin texture are equally important. If you already enjoy serious Malbec and are curious about the influence of where the grapes grow, this is a particularly rewarding wine to explore.
Nose: Expressive aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and plum, accompanied by violets, wild herbs and intriguing notes of crushed stone, graphite and earth.
Palate: Concentrated yet remarkably fresh, with red and dark-fruit flavours, savoury herbal complexity and a distinctive chalky texture. Firm, granular tannins provide structure, while lively acidity brings energy and definition to the palate.
Finish: Long, fresh and complex, with lingering fruit, wild herbs and a persistent mineral impression supported by finely textured tannins.
Zuccardi's Aluvional range was created to explore the distinctive identities of individual locations within Mendoza's Uco Valley. Although these areas share a history of soils formed by material carried down from the Andes, differences in altitude, climate and soil composition give each location its own character.
Gualtallary lies in the foothills of the Andes, near Tupungato, at approximately 1,400 metres above sea level. Its vineyards contain shallow, often sandy soils with gravel, caliche and abundant calcium carbonate deposits. These limestone-influenced alluvial soils are central to Zuccardi's understanding of the area's distinctive wine character, particularly its freshness and chalky tannin texture.
The growing season was unusually cool and challenging, influenced by wetter conditions associated with El Niño. However, the well-drained, stony soils and exposed high-altitude vineyards helped produce grapes with excellent aromatic expression, freshness and balanced ripeness. The resulting wine is particularly noted for its elegance and ageing potential.
Grapes are moved by gravity and fermented in concrete vessels using indigenous yeasts. The wine is subsequently matured in a combination of concrete and large, untoasted oak barrels before being bottled without filtration. This restrained approach allows the fruit, herbal character and distinctive texture associated with Gualtallary to remain at the forefront.
The wine's combination of freshness, savoury complexity and structured tannins makes it an excellent companion to grilled rib-eye steak, roasted lamb chops, venison or slow-cooked beef.
Its herbal character also complements dishes featuring rosemary, thyme and other aromatic herbs, while its freshness helps balance richer meat preparations. Try it with lamb served with salsa verde or a mushroom and herb risotto.
Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Given its structure and maturity, consider opening the bottle in advance and assessing how it develops in the glass before deciding whether to decant.
Discover other expressions of Mendoza's celebrated red grape in our Argentine Malbec wine collection.
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