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Zorzal Terroir Unico Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2024

Name: Zorzal Terroir Unico Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2024
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Zorzal Terroir Único Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2024

Buy Zorzal Terroir Único Cabernet Franc 2024 online at Corking Wines — discover the best Argentinian Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary, Uco Valley.

Discover Zorzal Terroir Único Cabernet Franc 2024

Zorzal Terroir Único Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2024 is a vibrant, expressive Argentinian Cabernet Franc, crafted to reveal the striking mineral purity of Gualtallary’s high-altitude terroir. This elegant red wine displays complex layers of spice, crushed pepper and subtle red bell pepper, all lifted by juicy blueberry fruit. Fresh, textured and finely structured, it finishes with a delicate touch of salinity — a signature of its calcareous soils.

Why buy Zorzal Terroir Único Cabernet Franc?

Boutique Argentinian Cabernet Franc from the Uco Valley
Hand-harvested grapes from high-altitude vineyards (1350m)
Natural winemaking with spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention

The Producer – Zorzal Wines

Founded in 2008 by the renowned Michelini brothers, Zorzal is one of Argentina’s most respected boutique wineries. Located at the highest point of the Uco Valley, Zorzal focuses on producing honest, terroir-driven wines through a philosophy of minimal intervention. The Michelinis have become pioneers of modern Argentinian winemaking, earning global recognition for crafting wines that prioritise minerality, purity and finesse over oak and opulence.

Vintage Overview – 2024

The 2024 vintage in Mendoza was characterised by warm, dry conditions which promoted healthy, concentrated fruit. The grapes achieved perfect balance between acidity, sugar and ripe tannins, with impressive polyphenolic richness. Wines from this vintage show excellent structure, vibrant freshness and remarkable ageing potential.

Vineyard and Terroir – Gualtallary, Uco Valley

The grapes for Terroir Único are sourced from diverse plots within Zorzal’s estate vineyards in Gualtallary, Mendoza’s highest vine-growing region at 1350 metres above sea level. This area is distinguished by:

Calcium-rich soils derived from limestone and volcanic material
Diurnal temperature swings of 35°C by day and 17°C by night, encouraging long, slow ripening
Sunny, dry climate that promotes healthy, phenolically mature grapes

These conditions imbue the wine with vibrant acidity, fine tannins and a distinct mineral backbone.

Details

Winemaking Approach

Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested in 16kg boxes and fermented in concrete tanks, with 15% whole-cluster inclusion to enhance aromatic complexity. Indigenous yeast drives spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperatures (22–25°C), followed by a 20-day skin maceration to extract colour and texture. The wine is then aged for four months in concrete, allowing the pure expression of fruit and terroir to shine.

Tasting Notes – Zorzal Terroir Único Cabernet Franc 2024

Nose: Aromas of crushed black pepper, paprika, fresh red bell pepper and ripe blueberry
Palate: Textured, medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, fine tannins and a saline, mineral finish
Style: Elegant, savoury and terroir-driven Cabernet Franc

Awards and Accolades

95 points – Tim Atkin MW (Uco Valley Special Report)
Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025
93 points – James Suckling

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Cabernet Franc pairs beautifully with:

Grilled lamb chops with chimichurri
Roasted red peppers stuffed with feta and herbs
Aged Manchego or goat’s cheese

Customer Reviews

Helen J. – Verified Purchase
"Exquisite freshness and finesse. This is the most elegant Cabernet Franc I’ve tasted from Argentina — superb with lamb!"

Richard B. – Verified Purchase
"The salinity and minerality on the finish make this wine stand out. I’ll definitely reorder."

Anna M. – Verified Purchase
"Wonderful layers of spice and fruit, with real balance. A must-try for lovers of Loire-style Cabernet Franc."

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Price	£73.99
Country	Argentina
Vintage	2024
Bottles Per Case	6
Bottle Size	75
Winery	The grapes for the ‘Terroir Unico’ wines are harvested from different areas of the vineyards, with the aim of blending the diversity of the terroir in every bottle. These are straightforward, honest, and precise wines that showcase the mineral typicity inherent to the various soil types of Gualtallary. The grapes are grown in a high-altitude vineyard in Gualtallary is an outstanding vine-growing area in the Uco Valley. Located at 1,350 metres above sea level, Gualtallary is the highest vine-growing zone in the Province of Mendoza is situated at the foot of the Tupungato Volcano. This site is characterised by its combination of altitude, a high content of calcium carbonate in the soil, sunny days and low rainfall. The diurnal temperature ranges here oscillate between 35°C and 17°C, creating long, slow ripening periods, encouraging excellent polyphenolic maturity in the grapes, while retaining refreshing balance. The vines are trained on trellises, which provides good homogeneity, and the grapes are hand-harvested in boxes of 16kg.