Zuccardi Apelación La Consulta 2019
Uco Valley
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From one of the most awarded wineries in South America and Decanter’s No.1 Argentine winemaker, this is a fabulous, cask-matured Cabernet. The grapes are sourced from 1100 metre high vineyards, which accounts for the wine’s superb elegance and power.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Argentina- Intense Purple With Red Glints
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- 10.5 Units
- Vegan
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 31 December 2026
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Velvety, long, firm tannins with silky blackcurrant and gentle oak
Aroma
Lots of red and black fruits – blueberry, cassis, cracked pepper
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Founded in 1963, Zuccardi is the most highly awarded winery in Argentina. It’s run today by the second and third generations – José Alberto Zuccardi, given a Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering work, and his son Sebastián, named Decanter’s Top Winemaker of South America. “Zuccardi keeps going from strength to strength with their top-level wines” (Wine Advocate). This is a special Cabernet, the grapes sourced from vineyards in the high altitude La Consulta sub-region of the Uco Valley. Temperatures are cool, so ripening is particularly slow. This explains the elegance, depth and lovely aromatics of this red, while ageing in part new, French oak barrels lends real finesse. To enjoy now, open early and decant. It’ll age well too.
Founded in 1963, Zuccardi is the most highly awarded winery in Argentina. It’s r...
A serious, oak-aged Argentine Cabernet, worth decanting well in advance
Jehan Secaze
Buyer for Argentina
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