Zuccardi Chardonnay

  • Name

    Zuccardi

  • Company

    Zuccardi

  • Argentina

    Region: Medoza, Valle de Uco (Tugungato)

  • Grape

    Chardonnay (100%)

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Maturation in oak

    Some maturation in oak barrels and on the lie

  • Strength

    14%

  • Price

    5.00

  • Colour

    Light gold with a lemon green rim

  • Nose

    A medium smell intensity with lots of citrus aromas, mandreine peal, lemon peal, pineapple. Secondaire aromas: vanilla, toast, honey, bread yeast.

  • Palate

    A fresh and tropical flavored chardonnay with a high acidity and light tannins. Its gives a medium- body and mouthfeel. with a medium+ alcohol intensity. primary aromas : peach, pineapple, citrus fruits, yellow apple, manderine peal, lemon peal, passion fruit. secondary aromas: vanilla, nuts, toast, bread yeast.

  • Finish

    Medium long finish with lots of citrus, stonefruits, tropical fruits flavors, vanilla and honey in the back.

  • Conclusion

    The high alcohol is noticeable and the high acidity gives it a fresh mouthfeel. The balance between the oak maturation and lie gives it a complex delicate flavor. The tropical fruits and well noticeable with lots of pineapple and passion fruits.

  • Goes great with

    Shellfish like crab or prawns, steamed grilled fish, fish pâtés, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto with spring vegetables. 

  • Best served at

    9 - 10 °C / 48 - 50 ºF

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