Bodega Urqo Los Durmientes Malbec vs Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £13.99 | £13.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bodega Urqo | Zuccardi |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Malbec |
| Region | Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Bodega Urqo Los Durmientes Malbec
Bodega Urqo Los Durmientes Malbec is an approachable yet structured Malbec from the Valle de Uco, sourced exclusively from the Urquia family's Tupungato vineyards. Named after the railway sleepers ("durmientes") that line the vineyards, this wine showcases the minerality, graphite notes and rich fruit typical of high-altitude Uco Valley Malbec. A beautiful expression of terroir at an exceptional price point. Why You'll Love It This is authentic Uco Valley red wine from a family estate committed to purity and site expression. The Urquia family's 300-hectare property near Tupungato benefits from deep sandy soils with limestone seams, creating wines with distinctive minerality and graphite character. With subtle oak influence and high-altitude fruit, this wine delivers the complexity and structure of premium Uco Valley Malbec at remarkable value. Meet the Producer Located near the mountain town of Tupungato in Mendoza , the Urquia family manages 300 hectares of desert-soil vineyards, crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Valle de Uco. Their focus is on purity, site expression and exceptional value in every bottle. Production Made from 100% Tupungato Malbec, grown on deep sandy soils with limestone seams that impart distinctive minerality. A touch of oak adds subtle complexity without overpowering the fruit. The vineyard's high-altitude terroir shapes the wine's structure, mineral notes and aromatic profile. Tasting Notes A classic Uco Valley Malbec with a graphite and floral nose, a mineral-rich palate and firm structure. Juicy red and dark fruits mingle with earthy undertones, producing a versatile and food-friendly wine with excellent balance. Perfect Pairings Perfect with ribeye steak, homemade cheeseburgers, grilled peppers, goat cheese, hearty pasta dishes or roasted vegetables. Also excellent with barbecued meats and empanadas. Grape Variety 100% Malbec
Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec
Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec is an elegant expression of Malbec from the Uco Valley, offering aromas of plum, blackberry and white pepper with a long, fruity finish. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards at 1,050 metres above sea level, where high altitude and cool nights preserve freshness and aromatic intensity. Half of the wine is aged for 10 months in French oak, adding complexity and structure while maintaining vibrant fruit character. Why You'll Love It This is quality Mendoza wine from Familia Zuccardi, one of Argentina's most respected wine families and pioneers of high-altitude viticulture. Sourced from 1,050m elevation vineyards with partial French oak ageing, this wine offers the concentration and elegance of premium Uco Valley fruit at an exceptional price. Hand-harvested with extended skin contact and careful winemaking, it delivers outstanding quality and drinkability. Meet the Producer Familia Zuccardi is one of Argentina's leading wine families, renowned for pioneering high-altitude viticulture in the Uco Valley and producing wines that authentically express the unique terroirs of Mendoza. Vineyard Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Uco Valley at 1,050 metres above sea level, where intense sunlight and cool nights create ideal conditions for producing concentrated, aromatic Malbec with natural balance. Winemaking Grapes are hand-harvested and left on skins for 15 days with daily pigeage and delestage to extract colour, flavour and fine tannins. 50% of the wine is aged in French oak for 10 months to add complexity and structure, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit character. Tasting Notes Elegant aromas of plum, blackberry and white pepper with delicate floral notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied with vibrant fruit, balanced acidity and a long, fruity finish with subtle oak influence and soft tannins. Perfect Pairings An ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted red meats, roasted vege
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