Zorzal 2023 'Terroir Unico' Pinot Noir, Tupungato

Item Number: 20094

UPC: 0-813495010566

Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Sub Region: Uco Valley
Appellation/AVA: Tupungato
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Sand, chalk, stones
Elevation: 4,264 feet

Vineyard Notes: Grapes for the Zorzal Terroir Unico Pinot Noir are sourced from a single vineyard in the Gualtallary region of the Tupungato Valley. The vineyard is located at 4,264 feet above sea level and was planted in 2007. It is comprised of sand, chalk and stones.

Winemaking Notes: Grapes are manually harvested. The winery is renowned for having state-of-the-art technology in crushing, fermentation and aging. The winery was designed on four levels in order to transport the grapes and wines by gravity without the use of pumps. Malolactic fermentation occurs, and the wine is aged in bottle for 5 months. This wine does not see any oak; this is done to let the fruit-driven quality of the wine shine. Only indigenous yeast are used.

Tasting Notes: Bright red fruits, predominantly raspberry, jump out of the glass with gamey notes, cola, dried leaves, and forest floor. The mouthfeel is rich, soft, and supple with light tannins and medium acidity. The chalky soil comes through in the long finish. This is great with or without food.

Reviews

  • Descorchados
    Rating: 92 (7/31/2024)

    This is the first harvest of this Pinot (due to its price-quality ratio, an old Descorchados favorite) that comes from its own vineyards, the vines that Zorzal planted in 2020 and that give this delicious juice, of great expression. Perhaps somewhat rustic in tannins, but who at this price can offer those tannins combined with the load of fresh and lively fruits that this Terroir Unico offers? A very varietal Pinot, also with notes of flowers and herbs. To quench thirst, but also for sausages.