Malbec

Ripe berry fruits with layers of cinnamon and spice. This is a world class Malbec.

The Familia Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira Malbec is an outstanding expression of Malbec from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. This wine stands out for its complexity and the refined approach taken by the winemaker, Sebastián Zuccardi.

Complex fruit character with notes of strawberry, cherry, and plum, complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes. A silky with a lively acidity, structured tannins, and a long finish.

From high altitude vineyards, Catena produce this aromatic wine full of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and thyme. The palate is packed full of dark berries, liquorice and bitter chocolate.

Passion, persistence and a ruthless determination to plant the world’s highest elevation vineyard led Donald Hess to the Salta region of Argentina to plant Malbec in an estate vineyard he named Altura Maxima – Maximum Height