Raffy - Familia Zanchetta
333 Grand Malbec
It shows an inky black color, opaque and impenetrable. On the nose, intensity is immediate, offering elegant aromas of violets and lavender that blend with notes of cassis cream, blackcurrant liqueur and kirsch (cherry liqueur). All of this is subtly framed by a very delicate French oak that never overpowers the fruit.
The palate reveals immense concentration without ever feeling heavy. A well-defined, balanced acidity brings vivacity, highlighting the black fruit flavors. Mineral and ferrous nuances stand out, inviting another sip. Its tannins are very fine-grained, with a fleshy presence on the palate. The wine closes on a very long, silky finish.
Category: 333
Label: Blend
Crowned Best Malbec in the World
In the rigorous silence of a blind tasting against the finest examples on the planet, the voice of our Gualtallary terroir rang clearest. Being singled out by the Best Sommelier of the World with the highest score in history for the variety is the reward for years of respect for the vineyard and confirmation that excellence is born of minimal intervention.
Technical Sheet
Line: 333 Zanchetta
Identity and Origin
Vineyard: 16 years old, Gualtallary massal selection. Planting: "pie franco" (ungrafted vines) system. Farming: no pesticides or agrochemicals, with innovative bioenergetic techniques (sound therapy and plant homeopathy). Water quality: sourced from Andean snowmelt. Irrigation: sustainable drip irrigation system. Harvest: hand-picked into 12 kg crates, staggered by block. Country: Argentina. Region: Valle Alto de Uco, Mendoza (1250 masl). Denomination of Origin: IG Gualtallary. Terroir: stony soils. Plots: C3, "microterroir" of the stone river; vines planted in the bed of a dry riverbed with abundant granite-composition river stones. Quality certifications: ISO 9001, organic (certification in progress).
Analytical Profile (may vary by vintage)
Variety: Malbec. Color: inky black. Alcohol: 15.5%. pH / Acidity: pH 3.7. Total acidity: 5.4 g/l. Residual sugar: 2.0 g/l. Sulfites: reduced (20 ppm free at bottling, less than half the amount allowed by international organic standards).
Vinification
Production: barrel micro-vinification under temperature control, with indigenous yeasts and very long macerations. Sound treatment in tank: sound-harmonization process during fermentation. Production: produced and bottled on the estate.
Aging and Cellaring
Aging: at least 24 months in lightly toasted French oak barrels (third use), with a very subtle wood contribution. Harmonization: aging accompanied by seasonal sound frequencies for tannin polishing and organoleptic stability. Cellaring: very long aging potential.
Export markets: France, Canada and England.
A Great Global Distinction
Best Malbec in the World: a historic milestone
96/100 points is the highest score ever awarded worldwide to a Malbec, given by critic Andreas Larsson. In a competition featuring thousands of wines tasted blind by the Best Sommelier in the World, our 333 Zanchetta emerges as the Best Malbec in the World.
Awards
| Competitions | Tasting year | Bottling year | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasted by Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier in the World | 2025 | 2021 |  |
What does this recognition mean?
This top honor places our 333 Zanchetta at the summit of world winemaking, but for us it means something more: it is proof that the artisanal effort of a small winery can meet the highest standards in the world.
