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ZOLO
Various Regions, Mendoza
The Most Awarded Brand in Argentina
-2010 Viñas, Bodegas & Vinos de Argentina
Zolo is produced at one of the most technologically advanced wineries in Argentina. Zolo selects grapes from estate vineyards throughout the different key regions of Mendoza. Located at various altitudes, each of these terroirs provides a different expression of fruit and varietal concentration. The winemaker is Fabian Valenzuela, the vineyard manager is Carlos Correas, and the owners are the Ortiz family.
The purpose of the winery's Zolo classic line is to create a family of fruit-forward, great value wines, which can be enjoyed with a wide range of food or by themselves. The Zolo Reserves, with their ultra-high concentration, long ageing in new French oak, and aromatic complexity are made for those special occasions when one needs a wine to "blow your hat off."
Zolo Malbec
“Best Buy,” Wine Enthusiast ('07); 91 pts, The Wine News ('07);
88 pts & Savvy Shopper, "Top Value," Wine Spectator ('08):
“Very ripe and juicy, with lush crushed plum, fig sauce and macerated black cherry fruit flavors gliding over rounded structure. The finish is long, creamy and toasty.”
Zolo Malbec "Best Buy" Shelftalkers
Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon
87 pts, Wine Spectator ('07):
“A fresh, round style, with cherry, red currant and red licorice notes backed by sweet toast on the easygoing finish.”
Zolo Sauvignon Blanc
88 points, Stephen Tanzer ('07):
“Pale yellow. Grapefruit, orange and spices on the nose. A juicy, fairly intense midweight, with harmonious, ripe acidity framing and lifting the slightly exotic orange and white peach flavors... Excellent value.”
Zolo Torrontés
“Best Value,” The Wall Street Journal ('07); 89 points, Robert Parker ('08):
“Medium straw-colored with a fragrant perfume of honey, spring flowers, and tropical fruits. Ripe, flavorful, dry, and restrained, this is Torrontes at its best. The price makes it a steal.”
The only Torrontés to win an International Trophy in the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards (and one of only 24 out of 10,285 wines tasted to win this award).
"The Torrontés Leader" Stack Card
Zolo Bonarda
A fun and unique Argentine grape. Purple color with aromas of raspberries and strawberry jam.
Bonarda and BBQ Stack Card
Zolo Merlot
This wine is elegant and supple, featuring wild berry and spice flavors complimented by vanilla and toasty oak. Velvet tannins and impressive finish.
Zolo Viognier
Well-balanced with lively acidity that sets off the peach, floral, and exotic spice flavors that persist through the smooth finish.
Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay
A fruit-focused Chardonnay with great tropical fruit and pear aromas with a clean, crisp balance.
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Zolo Malbec Reserva
90 points, The Wine Advocate ('06); 90 pts, Wine Spectator ('06):
“A ripe, creamy style, with layers of fig sauce, crushed raspberry and boysenberry fruit, all held together by fruitcake and sweet spice notes. The finish is long and lush. Very flattering.”
Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Single estate vineyard (San Pablo, in Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, 4,300 feet above sea level). Concentrated black fruit, chocolate and toast aromas. Full bodied with remarkable elegance, harmony, and a long finish. 12 months in new French and American oak.
Zolo Chardonnay Reserva
Single estate vineyard (San Pablo, in Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, 4,300 feet above sea level). Complex and intense with aromas of tropical fruit, peach, and butter from the eight months in new French oak. The mouth-feel is full and clean with a fresh, persistent finish.
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