£32.00
Zuccardi has elevated their flagship Malbec with an exhilarating, fortified style. Fermentation is deliberately halted using the Port method with grape spirit, increasing alcohol content and complexity. This rich wine then matures for 24 months in oak barrels, resulting in a deep profile.
- Fortified using the traditional Port method for added intrigue.
- Aged for 24 months in oak, developing deep structural notes.
- Features intense flavours of sweet dark berries and fig.
- Aromatics include quince, toasted nuts, and a hint of cinnamon spice.
- A luscious yet brooding example of fortified red wine from Argentina.
Discover this spectacular, complex expression from the Zuccardi team.
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The team at Zuccardi has taken their flagship Malbec and given it an exhilarating twist. Sure, Malbec is already bold, but one sip of this fortified gem will have you appreciating their brilliant madness. Using the Port method, fermentation is halted with a dash of grape spirit, raising the alcohol and the intrigue. After 24 months in oak, the result is simply spectacular: a luscious yet brooding wine brimming with sweet dark berries, fig, raisin, quince, toasted nuts, and a swirl of cinnamon spice.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Offers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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Product attributes
Product attributes
Vegetarian
Product Information
The team at Zuccardi has taken their flagship Malbec and given it an exhilarating twist. Sure, Malbec is already bold, but one sip of this fortified gem will have you appreciating their brilliant madness. Using the Port method, fermentation is halted with a dash of grape spirit, raising the alcohol and the intrigue. After 24 months in oak, the result is simply spectacular: a luscious yet brooding wine brimming with sweet dark berries, fig, raisin, quince, toasted nuts, and a swirl of cinnamon spice.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Offers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Further description
The Malbec grapes come from 2 plots - Aconcagua at 2281 feet, and Uco Valley at 4600 feet above sea level. They are then harvested by hand at the start of April.
Country of origin
Argentina
Package type
Glass Bottle
Allergen Information
Contains sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Brand
Virgin Wines
Brand details
Virgin Wines is on a mission to create joy from grape to glass. For a quarter of a century, their innovative way of working has seen Virgin Wines working hand in hand with talented winemakers across the globe to create and source only the best, most premium wines that their customers want. They combine the team's expertise with customer feedback to continuously shape their exclusive range - one that you won't find anywhere else.
Grape variety
Malbec (100%)
Current vintage
NV
Regional information
Mendoza
Tasting notes
A luscious yet brooding wine brimming with sweet dark berries, fig, raisin, quince, toasted nuts, and a swirl of cinnamon spice.
Alcohol by volume
17.5
Units
13.2
Producer
Virgin Wines
Serving suggestions
This fortified red is an ideal companion for chocolates, desserts with red fruits, blue cheeses or pâtés.
Winemaker
Ruben Ruffo
Vinification details
The Malbec grapes are fermented, and once the desired level of sugar and alcohol are achieved the wine is fortified with a wine distilled spirit to create a sweet wine with high alcohol. Finally the fortified wine is aged in French oak barrels for 2 years before release.
