Vino Del Sol | The Wineries: ZOLO

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
“Biggest Bargain,” Wine Spectator ('10); 91 pts, The Wine News ('07); “Great Value,” Wine Spectator ('09); 91 pts, Wine Advocate ('08):
“Awesome value; purple/black; layered, succulent, packed with black fruits.”
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Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon
"Best Buy," Wine Enthusiast ('10):
“Gets started with good berry aromas, a pinch of herbs, leather and smoke. Shows proper structure, bold tannins and generous flavors of basic cassis and blackberry. Ripe, tannic and dark overall, with spice and bitter chocolate on the finish.”
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Zolo Torrontés
“Best Buy,” Wine Enthusiast ('09, '10 & '11);“Best Value,” The Wall Street Journal ('07); Gold Medal, Denver International Wine Competition ('10); 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.”
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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.”
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Zolo Merlot
91 points ('09), Wilfred Wong.
This wine is elegant and supple, featuring wild berry and spice flavors complimented by vanilla and toasty oak. Velvet tannins and impressive finish.
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Zolo Viognier
Well-balanced with lively acidity that sets off the peach, floral, and exotic spice flavors that persist through the smooth finish.
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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
91 points, International Wine Review ('08); 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.”
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Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
91 points, The Wine Advocate ('07).
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.
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