Enjoy this full-bodied Malbec with grilled meats or mature cheeses. This Santa Julia Private Reserve Malbec offers ripe plum, spice, and vanilla notes with a smooth finish. Grown in the high-altitude Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina, it reflects the region's unique terroir.
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Full bodied red with aromas and flavours of plum, spice and vanilla.
Santa Julia Private Reserve wines are sourced from Uco Valley vineyards, planted at elevations between 954 and 1402 m above sea level. This astonishing terroir provides excellent conditions for producing wines that stand out for their concentration of aromas and flavours.
Our passion for wine was born more than 50 years ago when my grandfather planted his first vineyards in Mendoza. Ever since, our aim has been to produce wines that express the uniqueness of our region with respect for the environment. - Julia Zuccardi
Suitable for Vegans. Certified by Liaf Control.
Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites
Country of Origin: Argentina
Manufacturer: Grown & bottled by: Bodega Santa Julia A-72320 Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina. Imported by: Watermill Wines Ltd, SO40 2RW, UK.
Packaging: Bottle
| Alcohol by volume | 13.5% |
| Alcoholic content | 10.1 units |
| Grape variety | Malbec |
| Producer | Familia Zuccardi |
| Winemaker | Ruben Ruffo |
| Wine colour | Red |
| Type of closure | Cork Agglomerate |
| Storage instructions | This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 4 years |
History: Julia exists, she is real. She is the only daughter of José Zuccardi, current director of Familia Zuccardi. Created in her honour, she represents our commitment to achieve the highest quality levels by sustainable practices that contribute to the protection of the environment and to be useful to the community that surrounds us.
Regional information: Mendoza is Argentina's premier wine region, producing over 70% of the country's wine. Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, it benefits from high-altitude vineyards (600-1,500m), ample sunshine, and alluvial soils, ideal for viticulture. Malbec is the flagship grape, known for its rich, fruity profile. Other key varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, and Chardonnay. The region's dry climate and irrigation from Andean snowmelt ensure consistent quality.
Vinification: San Carlos in Uco Valley, with alluvial soils, produces 100% hand-harvested grapes from 20-year-old vines yielding 10-12 tonnes per hectare. Harvest occurs in the last week of April. Fermentation at 25°C lasts 10 days, followed by maceration for 20 days with selected yeasts. Ageing happens in first, second, and third-use French oak barrels for 10 months. Clarification uses bentonite, centrifugation, and 0.65-micron filtration. The wine undergoes cool stabilisation at -4°C for 4 days.
