Zuccardi Wines of Argentina - Ambassador's Residence

The Club is honoured that HE The Ambassador of Argentina has invited the Club to the official Residence at 49 Belgrave Square SW1X 4QZ.  This exquisite mansion, designed by Thomas Cubitt in 1851, was the home of the Duke of Richmond’s family for decades.

Argentina is widely regarded as the most important wine producing nation in South America, with vines first introduced over 470 years ago with the arrival of Spanish colonisers who crossed the Andes on horseback.  Its land is twice the size of France, Italy and Spain combined!  Today it is known for high quality wines made by some of the most innovative oenologists.

Zuccardi is one of the country’s star producers and a fantastic range will be tutored by its Export Director, Nicolas Angelini, who will fly from Argentina.  Alberto ‘Tito’ Zuccardi planted the family’s first vines in 1963 to demonstrate his innovative irrigation system; it led him to discover a passion for viticulture which he passed on to future generations.

Sebastián Zuccardi

Bodega Zuccardi is now headed by Tito’s grandson, Sebastián, who is focused on fine wines of the Uco valley.  Its winery lies at Paraje Altamira in the shadow of the imposing Andes mountains and houses 200 concrete amphoras in which separate vinifications for single plots take place.  This ensures each wine can express its ‘terroir’.  On rich alluvial soils, the vines benefit from a cold dry climate and a wide temperature range of almost 20C between day and night.

Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 2021 opens our tasting. This is Méthode Traditionnelle (like Champagne) made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from extremely cold vineyards in La Carrera (1,550m) in the Uco valley.  Look for pear, quince and brioche on the nose with notes of toast and butter.  A creamy mousse is followed by remarkable elegance on the finish.

Valles Torrontés 2025   comes from the Salta region lying in the north-west; this vine is an Argentinean speciality. Expect aromas of white flowers, pears, oranges and passion fruit with a refreshing, delicate taste.

Poligonos (referring to the many faces of a vineyard with precise vine selections) San Pablo Verdejo 2024 is sourced from vines growing 1,400m above sea level. It is a wonderfully crisp, fresh white that makes a great partner with fish dishes.

Fósil San Pablo Chardonnay 2022 is a ‘showcase’ example from the Uco valley, awarded 97 points by Vinous and Wine Advocate.  Expect fresh peach and pineapple notes shining through a crisp and lively wine.  Sebastián says this exceptional wine is a “liquid poem” to his grandmother, Emma.  The vines lie at 1,400m elevation, less than 1 km from the foot of the Andes.

Our reds open with Cabernet Franc 2024 which shows a complex and expressive nose contributing black fruits, marmalade nuances and subtle spices with a palate of firm tannins, lush acidity and great ageing potential.

Serie A Malbec 2024 (the ‘A’ standing for Argentina) is a benchmark for the country’s red flagship grape.  Zuccardi seek vines grown on stony soils with large rock deposits to give this wine fresh, spicy notes and structured, yet soft, tannins.

Finca Piedra Infinita is Zuccardi’s icon wine and one of the most prestigious wines of Argentina.  We have secured the 2019 vintage.  It comes from the San Carlos region, the least visited in the Uco valley. Zuccardi had to remove over 1,000 truckloads of boulders to construct its winery and the 36ha vineyard.  “Power and finesse overarch a mille-feuille of violet, mineral and juicy black forest fruit aromas,” says Amanda Barnes, Master of Wine, is her authoritative The South America Wine Guide, adding “It has a precise, long, chalky and somewhat breathtaking finish.”

Soleria by Malamado fortified Torrontés brings our Zuccardi tasting to a spectacular close. This is a buttery, intensely flavoured fortified wine with aromas of dried fig, roasted chestnut, orange zest and honeycomb. The vines are grown in Maipú.

EVENT SUMMARY

Date:      Tuesday 19^th May 2026

Time:      6:30pm

Venue:    HE The Ambassador of Argentina's Residence,  49 Belgrave Square,  SW1X 4QZ

Dress:     Jacket and tie for gentlemen

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