Zuccardi's Vision

Sebastián Zuccardi leads the next generation at his family winery

Sebastián Zuccardi holding a wineglass in a cellar
Sebastián Zuccardi believes concrete lets Malbec's identity shine. (Zuccardi Valle de Uco & Winesellers, Ltd.)

“Malbec in Argentina is like Pinot Noir in Burgundy,” says Sebastián Zuccardi. “It’s very transparent with styles that change from village to village.” Learn about the third-generation vintner's experiments with the varied terroirs of Uco Valley and beyond.

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