Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is the original wine estate established by Zuccardi, an hour’s drive south east of Mendoza in Argentina. There is a progressive move to organic farming with 50% of the 500ha estate now converted. Such are the desert conditions, evaporation is strong and without irrigation the vines would die very quickly. There is a large difference in temperature between night and day which ensures the grapes maintain a wonderful freshness. The grapes are harvested by hand, gently pressed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16-18 ° C. There is a short 4-6 hour maceration resulting in a very pretty Provencal salmon pink colour, a welcome relief from the heavier South American roses on the market.

Laden with cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit and a faint hint of spice and smoke.

The ideal accompaniment to a warming beef stew.

Best Vineyard in the World - IWC, July 2020. “While several grape varieties (carmenere, tannat etc) havesuccessfully migrated from Southern France to South America, none have acquired the star status there that malbec enjoys. Argentina’s Mendoza region now produces dozens of malbecs including this especially satisfying, well-priced example. Dark with slate influenced savouriness, it brings rich, bramble and damson flavours partnered by suggestions of allspice, sage and chocolate with good acidity but little tannin.” Brian Elliott, Daily Record, 2021.