2019 Poligonos Malbec Tupungato Alto

If there's a grape that represents the greatness of Argentinian wine, is Malbec. To quote Wine Enthusiast: “If you’re like most red-wine lovers, you’ve developed a fondness for Argentinian Malbec. Malbec from Argentina is generous, delicious and the perfect match for just about anything grilled.”

Tupungato is one of the most important and acclaimed wine regions in Mendoza, therefore, in all of Argentina. This region is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains and Mount Tupungato, one of the highest peaks in Argentina.

Thanks to its unique terroir, the combination of stony soils composed of coarse sand, and the altitude at 1,500 meters above sea level, the wines from Tupungato are sublime and highly praised by the most esteemed wine critics. 

The surname Zuccardi has a well-deserved reputation in the wine industry worldwide. This family is not only responsible for producing some of the best Argentinian wines, but they also have the best wine tourism experience in the entire world: For the third consecutive year, Zuccardi Valle de Uco has been named "The Best Vineyard in the World" by the recognized magazine and digital media company, William Reed Business Medi.

This family business founded by engineer Alberto Zuccardi in 1963, has 6 different estates strategically placed in some of the best wine-growing areas of Mendoza. Today, it is directed by Sebastián Zuccardi, Alberto's grandson. 

Sebastián is a visionary and innovative agronomist and winemaker who has made great strides and improvements since he took over the winery. Among other important achievements, he started and promoted a department of ​​research and development that studies the terroir of the region, in order to better understand the land and improve the quality of their wines. Sebastian says: "We don’t look for perfect wines, but those that express the place, the region”.

The winery was built in 2013 and is a tribute to the majestic Andes mountains that surround it. Zuccardi Wines is sustainable in all aspects, from the vineyard to the cellar and even the architecture, where the construction is made with natural elements from the area. The wines are vinified in basins and amphoras allowing a more natural result and with the least possible human intervention. 

2019 was an outstanding year for the Uco Valley. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate rated this vintage with 95 points! A fresh year that resulted in elegant, refreshing, and aromatic wines.

2019 Poligonos Malbec Tupungato Alto is a brilliant wine. "It's the most structured of the Malbecs in the Polígonos range, a wine that is wild and fresh"~Robert Parker.

Tasting Notes: 100% Malbec. Aromas of ripe fruits like plums and cherries, mineral hints. The palate is balanced with soft and rounded tannins. Long finish with stone fruit and spice. Pair this wine with any grilled meat or vegetables.