{"product_id":"zorzal-wines-gran-terroir-gualtallary-malbec-2024","title":"Zorzal Wines, 'Gran Terroir' Malbec 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003ehigh-altitude blueprint of modern Argentine viticulture crafted by the visionary Michelini brothers. Sourced from the prestigious Tupungato Winelands at a staggering \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e4,264 to 4,800 feet above sea level\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this single-vineyard 100% Malbec reflects an extreme, desert-like alpine environment. The vines dig deep into complex, alluvial soils dominated by \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003esand, stones, and a remarkably high concentration of calcium carbonate (chalky granitic limestone)\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Head winemaker Juan Pablo Michelini deliberately capitalizes on these high-toned terroirs by harvesting notably earlier than regional standards. This preserves an electric, linear core of natural acidity and completely sidesteps the jammy, overblown ripeness historically associated with Mendoza.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eOn the technical vinification front, the 2024 vintage showcases a highly structured, low-intervention approach. The grapes are entirely hand-harvested in small boxes and undergo a spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts inside a combination of \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ecement and stainless steel vats\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. For structural extraction, Michelini utilizes an extended \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e42-day skin maceration\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, yielding profound phenolic depth and architectural density. The wine completes malolactic fermentation and is aged for \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e12 months in seasoned French oak barrels\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. For technical geeks, the calcareous footprint manifests instantly on the palate: it delivers an explosive aromatic profile of fresh plum, blueberry, and violet, pinned down by savory undertones of graphite and wild oregano. The true hallmark of this Gualtallary terroir is its distinct structural tension, driving a long, saline, and intensely \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003echalky, fine-grained tannin finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PDX Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602227421391,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/3021\/4607\/files\/IMG_7940.jpg?v=1784238975","url":"https:\/\/florwines.com\/products\/zorzal-wines-gran-terroir-gualtallary-malbec-2024","provider":"Flor Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}