🏰【A Cabernet Sauvignon that defies expectations with its savory, stony character and elegant structure from Altamira's unique terroir】. The 2017 vintage in Mendoza was warm and dry with low yields, resulting in concentrated fruit. This Zuccardi Finca Los Membrillos reflects a denser, more structured vintage, fermented in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts to allow the lime soil to express itself. Robert Parker rated this vintage 95 points. It presents aromas of graphite, crushed stone, dark cassis, bay leaf, and floral notes. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied with firm yet delicate tannins, offering flavors of dark fruit and mineral complexity, culminating in a long, savory finish with a salty, mineral taste. 🍴 This high-altitude Cabernet demands protein and char, making it an ideal match for traditional Argentinian Asado de Tira (short rib of beef cooked over wood) or Entraña (skirt steak) with chimichurri. It also pairs well with Provoleta (grilled provolone), aged hard cheeses, roasted eggplant with garlic and herbs, and braised short ribs with rosemary. 🥂 Perfect for a special dinner, a gathering of wine connoisseurs, or a celebration where a bold, structured red wine is appreciated. It is recommended to decant for about an hour before serving and can benefit from a few more years in the bottle.