We are excited to bring you the second episode of Season 2 of Grape Masters, featuring a true pioneer of the Argentine wine industry: José Alberto Zuccardi of Zuccardi Wines.
Situated in the Uco Valley, Zuccardi Wines is a family-run estate known for its deep commitment to terroir, tradition, and innovation. From its origins as an irrigation project in the 1960s to its rise as one of the world’s top wineries, Zuccardi’s journey is a testament to vision and perseverance. In this episode, José Alberto shares how he helped shape the global perception of Argentine Malbec and how his son, Sebastián, is further refining their focus on high-altitude, terroir-driven wines.
With Zuccardi Wines earning the title of World’s Best Vineyard for three consecutive years, José Alberto’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and a deep love for the land. Looking ahead, the winery is pushing boundaries with high-altitude white wines, experimenting with lesser-known grape varieties, and championing natural, low-intervention winemaking.
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Click here for our in-depth article about Zuccardi Wines, and here for our full review of the 2020 vintage of the José Zuccardi Malbec, the wine we enjoyed with Jose during our interview.
Zuccardi Wines are imported and sold in the Netherlands through Sligro. We would like to thank José Alberto, Nicolas Angelini of Zuccardi, and Joris Aarts of Sligro for their invaluable time and support in bringing this story to life.
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