Tucked high in the Andes lies Gualtallary, a hidden gem in Mendoza—and what James Suckling calls “Mendoza’s Montrachet.”
It’s one of the highest-altitude winegrowing regions in Argentina, known for its limestone-rich soils and intense sunlight. Today, Gualtallary stands among the most acclaimed terroirs in the world, producing wines with striking elegance, purity, and depth.
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.
After years of honing their craft in other Uco Valley regions, they chose to plant their first vineyards in Gualtallary, specifically in Gualtallary Monasterio.
Finca Las Cerrilladas, at 1360 meters, lies at the foot of the Jaboncillo hills. The vineyard is divided into 30 distinct parcels, each reflecting the region's diverse calcareous soils and surrounded by native vegetation.
Each parcel was vinified separately, then blended to create a wine that truly expresses the identity of the land.
This 100% Malbec is a pure reflection of its terroir—a true wine of place.
