Familia Zuccardi 'Q' Chardonnay

Sebastian Zuccardi, grandson of the founder, is now in charge at this trailblazing family winery. Rapidly establishing himself as one of the great winemaking talents of Argentina, he is determined to alter the world's perception of Malbec and evolve our understanding of what Mendoza has to offer. He talks of not seeking perfect wines, but those that express the place, the region. His vision is not altitude, it is terroir: terroir honed and shaped by the icy Andes flood waters whose power brought the rocks and boulders that now form the sub-soils of many of the very best vineyards. Frequently pictured waist deep in a muddy hole in one of these vineyards, these rocks not only form part of the vineyard but in their new winery, they form the building and the fermentation vessels. At the forefront of the movement towards greater fruit purity, Sebastian's wines are the most convincing argument for the use of concrete fermentation and ageing vessels and, as a result, for the movement towards a greater understanding of the potential of Malbec and of Argentina in general. Though we may be a little biased, it is fair to say that Sebastian is amongst the most influential young winemakers on the planet.

Chardonnay,

Grapes are harvested (Hand) from the end of February through to the middle of March to ensure they reach the winery in tip-top condition.

The grapes were direct pressed. Fermented in concrete and used oak barrels with native yeasts. Aging “sur lie” without malolactic fermentation.

Zuccardi's Q series wines are made from small parcels of top-quality old vine fruit marked by their depth and concentration.

Pale lemon in colour with discreet aromas of lemon, bergamot, apricot, pineapple, lime, citron, vanilla, butter, toast, and almond. Medium bodied with an oily texture, and sharp acidity. Fresh citrus fruits are mixed with juicy tropical fruits, green apple, and notes of dough, toast, smoke, vanilla, and dried nuts.

Try with Roasted Romanesco, Mushrooms, and Onions with Polenta tossed with an herb, lemon, and caper sauce.