rating B
standout Mendoza gang of four specialising in sparkling wine
about The four people who form the soul of Alma 4 are Agustín Lopez, Mauricio Castro, Marcela Manini, and Sebastian Zuccardi who met while studying at wine school. They decided to make wine together, with a focus on quality sparkling wine. The first vintage was 1998, with just 300 bottles. Although production is still small, they have been quietly influential: Sebastian's family, the Zuccardis, is one of Argentina's biggest producers who didn't make sparkling wine 20 years ago. Now they do.
wines tasted
Blanc de Blancs Valle de Uco 2017 ($24)
100% Chardonnay from sustainably-farmed sites at 1,300 to 1,550m elevation in the sub- regions of Tupungato and Tunuyán in Valle de Uco, the highest part of Mendoza. Made in the traditional method, and aged on the lees for over four years, this is a classical sparkling wine which shows there is much more to Mendoza and Argentina than just Malbec. 2014 also tasted.
Rosé 2018 ($27)
100% Pinot Noir, aged for 40 months. Floral and extremely pretty, with gently ripe red fruits.
“Almacita” Rosé NV ($18)
The baby label. 100% Pinot Noir, aged for six months. A fresh, fun, fruity, approachable introduction to the producer.
website https://alma4.com/
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