Pepe Zuccardi brought many Spanish varieties to Mendoza some 20 years ago, and his son, Sebastián, planted Albariño in San Pablo. Consequently, the 2022 Polígonos San Pablo Albariño is a mountain Albariño, not an Albariño from near the sea as often found in Spain and Portugal. This is a finely chiseled Albariño. The bright yellow citrus, apricot, and stone flavors are balanced and constrained like a well-constructed melody. The vibrant acidity on the palate only enhances the fruit and mineral notes. This offers excellent quality for the price asked.
Zuccardi, Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) Albariño 2022
By Miranda Franco