More highly recommended Cabernet Franc from Argentina, the Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc. Available at Costco.
100% Cabernet Franc from vineyards at 3,600 – 4,500 feet of elevation in Paraje Altamira and San Pablo, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine ages in 2,500 liter foudres (large wooden vats) and has just 1.8 g/L of residual sugar.
The Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc has an average selling price of $20 and but is available for as low as $15, including at many Costco locations. Ready to buy? Check your local retailers. It is imported by Winesellers LTD.
Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc is sourced from carefully selected plots of vineyards located in Mendoza’s most prestigious wine regions.
The family’s third generation continues to elaborate this Cabernet Franc with grapes from Paraje Altamira (1100 masl/3600 fasl) and San Pablo (1400 masl/4590 fasl), in Uco Valley, a unique spot by the Andes.
A wine of intense purplish red color with aromas evoking herbs and fresh red fruits. Firm and elegant tannins in perfect harmony with its acidity. Uncork now or cellar for 10 years or more.
13.9% Alcohol
We’re continuing on with our exploration of Argentinean Cabernet Franc today with an entry from the Zuccardi Q line (like the previously recommended Q Tempranillo). We reviewed the very first vintage of this wine (the 2017) a couple years ago, and it set the bar pretty high, so we were quite excited to try out the 2019 to see if that is still the case.
The 2019 Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc opens with pleasing aromas of red and black cherry, violets and other floral notes plus a little bit of spice.
The real specialness; however, happens in the mouth where you are greeted with a wonderful explosion of concentrated and juicy fruit flavors like blackberry and black cherry. Add to that a lush mouthfeel and this medium bodied wine is simply a delight to drink.
It ends dry, slightly chewy and very long with lots of lingering tart, dark fruit and well-integrated spice on the finish.
Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.
2019 Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc
You can also find more of our favorite Cabernet Franc here.
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