Familia Zuccardi Malamado Malbec NV

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Did Malbec need a turbo boost with all the bells and whistles? Maybe not, but Zuccardi went full throttle anyway - and the result is sensational.
The ultimate way to impress your guests at the end of a meal: a bottle of fortified Malbec. It’s the perfect finishing touch.
It makes for an ideal companion for chocolates, desserts with red fruits, blue cheeses or pâtés.

ABV: 18.0%
Vintage: NV
Size: 75cl

Light

Full-bodied

Grape Type:
Malbec
Argentina:
Mendoza
Wine Category:
Fortified
At Its Best:
Within 7 years of purchase
Winemaker:
Sebastián Zuccardi

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Country of origin:

Argentina

Region:

Mendoza

The team at Zuccardi has taken their flagship Malbec and given it an exhilarating twist. Sure, Malbec is already bold, but one sip of this fortified gem will have you appreciating their brilliant madness. Using the Port method, fermentation is halted with a dash of grape spirit, raising the alcohol and the intrigue. After 24 months in oak, the result is simply spectacular: a luscious yet brooding wine brimming with sweet dark berries, fig, raisin, quince, toasted nuts, and a swirl of cinnamon spice.

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Winemaker:

Sebastián Zuccardi

Sebastián Zuccardi, a third-generation winemaker, is recognised globally as one of Argentina's top producers. A graduate in Agricultural Engineering from the National University of Cuyo, Sebastián refined his winemaking philosophy through experiences in wine regions across the United States, France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. His approach centres on achieving identity through terroir and, as his understanding of the vineyards deepened, he realised that excessive oak was masking the grapes' natural character. Today, he prioritises the fruit's freshness and purity, continuing the legacy of his grandfather, Alberto 'Tito' Zuccardi, and father, José Zuccardi.

"A purple hue stands out with some orange hues typical of maturity. It has a delicate and intense aroma of dried fruits such as almonds, chestnuts and walnuts, combined with notes of plums, figs, quince and cinnamon. The palate is remarkably sweet and silky, with broad development and a persistent finish." - Sebastián Zuccardi, Winemaker.

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