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James Suckling
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Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco 2020

Estimate $200 - $250
Condition
Ullage - 5 / 5 | Label - 5 / 5 | Capsule - 5 / 5

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The exquisite 2020 Familia Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco, a remarkable Malbec from the renowned Mendoza region in Argentina. This wine is a true testament to the winemaking prowess of Familia Zuccardi, a distinguished producer known for their commitment to quality and innovation.

Gazing at the bottle, one is immediately captivated by the deep, rich red color that hints at the intensity and complexity that lies within. With a closure of classic cork, this wine pays homage to traditional winemaking techniques, further enhancing its allure. As the cork is gently released, the aromas of the 2020 Familia Zuccardi Finca Canal Uco waft through the air, enveloping the senses with their seductive allure. Layers of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries dance gracefully with hints of violet and lavender, creating an olfactory symphony that is simply irresistible.

Upon the first sip, the palate is greeted with an explosion of flavors that mirror the aromas. The luscious fruit notes of blackberry and plum are beautifully complemented by nuances of dark chocolate and vanilla. The mouthfeel is velvety and luxurious, with well-integrated tannins providing structure and balance.

Variety
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Vintage
2020
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
None
Oak Type
French Oak
Style
Red
Unreserved
No


Lot # 050
System ID # 327812

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Reviews

Pristine and fresh but also complex and deep. Tile, wild herbs and lots of blueberries and flowers on the nose. The ultra-fine, immaculate tannins are fully dissolved on the full-bodied palate. A great malbec that is so smooth on the palate. Super polished but intellectual. A baby now.
The 2020 Finca Canal Uco comes from the historical part of Altamira, only across the street from their Piedra Infinita vineyard, where the soils are slightly deeper and with a little less limestone; the grapes achieve more ripeness and deliver slightly more generous wines from soils that could be the equivalent to the Gravascal from Piedra Infinita. The vines were planted ungrafted 14 years ago. In 2020, they selected grapes from four or five separate plots in the vineyard to create this cuvée. The wine is perfumed and clean, with some floral notes; it's juicy, as Malbec is always juicy, but there's no trace of sweetness. It has contained ripeness, 14% alcohol and a medium-bodied palate. It does not quite reach the finesse of the 2019, but it's fine-boned and harmonious, with the limestone tannins and great purity of an unoaked red à la Zuccardi vinified and aged exclusively in raw concrete. They produced 12,500 bottles that were filled in June 2021; they dedicated 7,000 of those bottles for global distribution and kept the rest for the markets in South America. Stunning stony Malbec with no fruit.

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