Zorzal Terroir Unico Cabernet Franc, 2023

Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

TASTING NOTES
Nose: Creamy red raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, fig, white pepper
Palate: Fruit-forward with rich vanilla butter creme, structured tannins
Character: Elegant, balanced, versatile food wine

VINEYARD
Location: Gualtallary, Uco Valley
Elevation: 4,264 feet
Soil: Alluvial, Sandy Granite, chalk, stones
Planting: Estate vineyard established 2016
Size: 20 acres
Farming: Sustainable practices
Training: Espalier system
Yield: 1 kg/vine

WINEMAKING
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation: Native yeasts, 15 days
Aging: 6 months in concrete vessels
Lees Contact: Yes
Filtration: Light cartridge
Production: 1,800 cases
Alcohol: 13.7%

TERROIR
Gualtallary's high-altitude terroir in the Andes foothills produces wines of exceptional character and refreshing acidity. Once considered too cold for viticulture, this region has emerged as one of Argentina's most exciting wine territories since the early 1990s.

PRODUCER
Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Juan P. Michelini at Zorzal, established 2007. The Michelini brothers pioneered earlier harvest techniques in the region, moving away from the overripe styles typically associated with Argentine wines.

A perfect expression of high-altitude Argentine winemaking, combining Loire Valley grape heritage with the unique mountain climate of Mendoza.