Familia Zuccardi 'Zuccardi Serie A' Torrontes 2025 750ml

Product Info

Terroir
The “Serie A” Torrontés from Familia Zuccardi is sourced primarily from high-altitude vineyards in Argentina’s Salta region, particularly the elevated valleys of Cafayate. Planted between 5,000 and 6,000 feet above sea level, these vineyards benefit from intense sunlight, arid conditions, and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. The altitude ensures slow, even ripening, allowing Torrontés to develop its signature aromatic exuberance while retaining crucial acidity.

The soils are predominantly sandy and alluvial with pockets of gravel and limestone, providing excellent drainage and limiting vine vigor. In such a dry climate, irrigation is carefully managed to maintain balance. The 2025 growing season offered warm, dry conditions with cool nighttime temperatures that preserved freshness and sharpened aromatic precision. The result is a wine that captures the dual nature of Torrontés: expressive and floral, yet crisp and structurally defined.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
Harvest takes place during the early morning hours to protect aromatic intensity and natural acidity. After gentle pressing, the must is clarified and fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to preserve the grape’s highly volatile aromatic compounds. No oak is used, as the objective is to showcase varietal purity and transparency of site.

Malolactic fermentation is avoided to maintain vibrancy and lift. The wine rests briefly on fine lees to build subtle texture without compromising its bright, linear profile. Careful handling throughout the process ensures that Torrontés’ hallmark floral aromatics remain vivid while preventing bitterness—a key consideration with this highly aromatic variety.

The style is intentionally clean, focused, and aromatic, emphasizing freshness over weight.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2025 vintage displays a pale straw color with green reflections. Aromatically, it is immediately expressive: jasmine, orange blossom, and rose petal rise from the glass, followed by notes of white peach, lychee, and fresh citrus zest. A faint herbal nuance—suggestive of mint and wild mountain herbs—adds complexity.

On the palate, the wine surprises with its precision. While the nose suggests opulence, the texture is crisp and dry, driven by lively acidity. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, and ripe pear unfold across a sleek mid-palate, balanced by subtle stone fruit sweetness that remains firmly in check. A mineral thread runs through the wine, lending structure and preventing the aromatics from feeling perfumed or overly lush. The overall impression is vibrant, aromatic, and refreshing, with impressive balance between floral intensity and linear freshness.

Food Pairing & Service
Serve well chilled at 44–48°F in a standard white wine glass to capture its aromatic lift. This Torrontés pairs beautifully with spicy cuisine—Thai curries, Vietnamese lemongrass dishes, or Mexican fare featuring fresh herbs and citrus. Its floral aromatics and bright acidity temper heat while complementing aromatic spices.

It is equally compelling alongside ceviche, grilled shrimp with lime, or goat cheese salads dressed with citrus vinaigrette. The wine’s aromatic exuberance also makes it an excellent aperitif, particularly in warm weather.

Cellaring & Longevity
“Zuccardi Serie A” Torrontés 2025 is crafted for youthful vibrancy and aromatic expression. It will show at its most dynamic within the first 2–3 years of release, where its floral intensity and crisp structure are at their peak.

While not typically intended for extended aging, short-term cellaring may allow the wine to develop subtle honeyed and almond-like nuances as its primary fruit softens. However, its defining characteristics—freshness, lift, and aromatic brightness—are best appreciated in youth. For optimal expression, enjoy through 2028, capturing the wine’s high-altitude energy and unmistakable varietal character.