Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec

Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec: Smooth, generous and full of Mendoza charm

Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec is a wonderfully approachable Argentinian red with plenty of ripe fruit, soft spice and that lovely smoothness that makes Malbec such a crowd-pleaser. Produced from carefully chosen parcels in the Uco Valley, it captures the warmth and richness of Mendoza while keeping enough freshness to stay lively in the glass.

The Zuccardi family has played a major role in the rise of Argentinian wine. Their story began in 1963, when Sebastián Zuccardi’s grandfather planted the family’s first vines in Maipú, Mendoza. Since then, the family has continued to push forward, becoming one of Argentina’s most respected wine producers. Today, Sebastián, the third generation of the family, leads a young team of agricultural engineers and oenologists focused on creating some of the highest regarded wines in the Uco Valley.

What makes Zuccardi stand out is its deep focus on place. Since 2008, the winery has had its own research and development section, dedicated to understanding the region’s terroir and the many factors that shape wine quality. That attention to detail comes through beautifully in Los Olivos Malbec, which offers all the easy-drinking pleasure of classic Malbec, with a little extra polish from gentle ageing in French oak.

In the glass, this is smooth, fruity and generous, with aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry, lifted by a subtle touch of white pepper. The palate is rounded and supple, with juicy dark fruit, soft tannins and a gentle oak note that adds warmth without overpowering the wine. It finishes with lovely roundness, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who enjoys a full-flavoured red that still feels soft and easy to enjoy.

Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec Food Pairing Suggestion:

This is a natural match for roasted beef sirloin with potatoes dauphinoise. The wine’s ripe blackberry and plum flavours work beautifully with the richness of the beef, while its soft spice and rounded finish sit very happily alongside creamy, golden potatoes.

About Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec:

• Produced from selected parcels in Argentina’s Uco Valley.
• Made by Zuccardi, one of Mendoza’s most respected family producers.
• The wine has a rounded finish from a little ageing in French oak.
• Sebastián Zuccardi is the third generation of the family and leads the winery’s modern winemaking direction