Zuccardi Wines, Finca Canal Uco 2021
Zuccardi Wines, Finca Canal Uco 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Malbec (Uco Valley, Argentina), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with steak, barbecue, lamb, venison. Cheapest offer £64.90 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivento Eolo Malbec 2017 Trivento · Mendoza | £64.96 | |||
| Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2017 Catena Zapata · Mendoza | £65.00 | |||
| Chacayes, Valle de Uco, Bodega François Lurton 2008 Piedra Negra · Valle de Uco | £69.00 | |||
| Finca Bella Vista Achaval Ferrer 2007 | £60.00 |
Before 1950, engineer Alberto ‘Tito’ Zuccardi moved from northwest Argentina where his Italian grandparents had settled, to Mendoza. There, he began experimenting with innovative irrigation systems. In 1963, he planted a vineyard in the Maipú region, initially to demonstrate his irrigation system to neighbouring farmers - unaware that this would spark a lifelong passion. Today, Bodega Zuccardi Valle de Uco is led by Sebastián Zuccardi, who follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Alberto and his father José. Sebastián’s goal is to craft wines of exceptional purity, deeply connected to the terroirs of the Uco Valley, nestled in the shadow of the Andes Mountains. The family is dedicated to producing wines that capture the essence of their soils and the extreme climate of the vineyards, bringing the heart of the land into every glass. " I no longer seek for the perfect wine, but for a wine that expresses its origin ” Sebastián Zuccardi