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16½/20
Zuccardi Q Chardonnay 2016
Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaThis wine is better than ever, shaped by Sebastian Zuccardi's lighter hand and inherent knowledge of soils. This wine was sourced from the limestone laced soils of Gualtallary & El Peral at Tupungato in the Valle de Uco, Mendoza. Pure, light lemon is bedded with lees and salty spice in this bright, fresh, textural white. After direct press, this was native fermented in a mix of concrete and 20 percent oak, aged on its lees with no malolactic fermentation; freshness is the aim. The mid-palate weight now is almost entirely lees-led (vs the wood of the past), bedding white peach, lemon blossom, pears and fine toast. Salted cashews and lemon pith linger on the lengthy finish. Very complete, offering a friendly view of the exciting new world of Argentine chardy.Tasted: 09 July 2018Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $22.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 935395
