Bodega Santa Julia was created in honor of granddaughter Julia Zuccardi, part of the third generation of leaders from the Zuccardi Family. The family Uco Valley vineyards are at 3,000 feet elevation, and this wine is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aging was in French oak for 10 months. The aroma is a melange of dark fruit, plum and ripe berries with blueberry and raspberry predominating. On the palate, some plum and earthy flavors with a hint of tobacco leaf and coffee work well together. The Cabernet Franc seems to contribute framework and some complex notes to go along with the Malbec fruitiness. There are light, dusty tannins but the general style leans toward early maturity. Enjoy over the next year or two. Excellent value.
Santa Julia, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) 2019
By Norm Roby