Sourced from Gualtallary Monasterio in the Valle de Uco, at an altitude of 1,360 meters on calcareous soils. Aged in concrete vessels. No malolactic fermentation take place. Aromas od citrus fruit and minerals. Sharp on the palate with a lot of energy, it is reminiscent of a Chablis.
Producer description:
Since the first vines were planted in 1963, The Zuccardi family has become a leader in Argentina’s wine industry. For three generations, they have been focussing on producing terroir-driven wines in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Piedra Infinita is their most exquisite vineyard sitting 1,100 metres above the sea in the IG Paraje Altamira. Here, they produce three stunning single vineyards wines - Piedra Infinita, Supercal and Gravascal - which have been critically acclaimed. They also produce some exquisite Chardonnays in the Paraje Region.
Style:
Still White
Vintage:
2023
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
13.5
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
4 weeks
Available:
4
Critic Scores
Tim Atkin | 96
If Fósil is Zuccardi’s Puligny-Montrachet, then Botánico is the bodega’s Meursault, give or take the lack of oak. Buttery, creamy, textured and intense, it’s a layered, complex Gualtallary white with aromas of aniseed and chamomile and a focused, thrilling palate of lemon zest and beeswax. 2025-312
Vinous | 96
A rising star in the Familia Zuccardi portfolio, the 2023 Chardonnay Botánico comes from their vineyards in Gualtallary, Tupungato. Fermented and aged in concrete, the warm 2023 vintage saw harvest occur nearly a week earlier than in 2022, as early as the beginning of February. The 2023 reveals subtle herbal aromas of vermouth, lavender and herbs with a hint of hops. Broad and fairly rich, with good tension on the palate, it finishes with a touch of green apple. A true reflection of its origins, its chalky texture defines the mouthfeel.
Robert Parker | 94
Deriving from three sites in the Monestario section of Gualtallary, the 2023 Botánico leads with a high-toned, citrus-driven, herbal and balsamic bouquet followed by a similarly electric and focused palate. It concludes with a long, tensile, bracing finish that regenerates the herbal perfume first observed on the nose and lingers with crushed-stone nuances. This is an expressive, linear representation of contemporary Argentine Chardonnay.
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