{"title":"Zorzal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wineries chase power. Others chase polish. Zorzal chases something far more interesting: purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh up in Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, at around 1,350 metres above sea level, Zorzal sits in one of the most exciting, talked-about vineyard areas in Argentina. Up here, the air is thinner, the sun is intense, the nights are cold, and the soils are packed with limestone and stones. It is a place where vines struggle, and that struggle is exactly what makes the wines so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded by the Michelini brothers, two of the most respected and forward-thinking names in modern Argentinian wine, Zorzal has built its reputation on doing less, not more. Their winemaking is all about minimal intervention and constant quiet innovation. Concrete eggs, amphorae, staggered harvests, and micro vinifications are all used in the pursuit of one goal: to let the terroir speak with clarity and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cellar, patience is just as important as technique. Many wines rest in used barrels, avoiding heavy wood influence and instead gaining finesse, texture, and elegance. The focus is always on freshness, minerality, and the natural character of Gualtallary, fruit before wood, energy before weight, place before winemaking tricks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is wines that feel alive. Fresh, mineral, precise, and beautifully drinkable, but with a quiet intensity that keeps you going back for another glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the bottles that capture that mountain energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-malbec-gran-terroir-zorzal","title":"2024 Malbec 'Gran Terroir', Zorzal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e“Mountain Pulse Malbec.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eIntense ruby with vibrant violet hues, this high-altitude Malbec opens with remarkable aromatic depth and clarity. From its mountain vineyard at 1,350 metres in Gualtallary, it delivers a striking interplay of minerality, wild mountain herbs, oregano and fresh floral notes, layered with dark fruit and a subtle lactic creaminess from oak ageing. The rocky soils rich in calcium carbonate and granite bring a distinctive stony tension, while gentle notes of spice and wood frame the wine’s natural purity and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eOn the palate, it is richly coloured, textured and full of energy, a wine with real nerve and structure. Vinified partly as whole bunches in concrete and aged for 15 months in French and American oak, it balances density with freshness, offering layers of black plum and bramble fruit supported by lively acidity and firm, tactile tannins. The dramatic day-to-night temperature shifts of this high-altitude site give precision and lift, while slow ripening builds depth and polyphenolic maturity. The finish is long and expressive, savoury yet softly sweet-fruited, with lingering mineral tension and elegant oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eFor when: the grill’s hot and the evening stretches long.\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003ePairs with: flame-grilled steak, slow-cooked lamb, or smoky aubergine dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eIf this wine were a place: a sunlit Andean vineyard where the air feels electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eZorzal is a boutique Argentine estate founded in 2008 by the visionary Michelini brothers in the Uco Valley’s high-altitude Gualtallary region. Their philosophy centres on minimal intervention and a deep respect for terroir, allowing site and soil to lead the conversation rather than heavy winemaking. Sourcing fruit from some of Mendoza’s highest vineyards, Zorzal crafts wines of clarity, tension and authenticity, modern Argentine expressions defined by purity, precision and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337234465153,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/malbec_gran_terroir_Zorzal.png?v=1780417484"},{"product_id":"2023-pinot-noir-gran-terroir-zorzal","title":"2023 Pinot Noir 'Gran Terroir', Zorzal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e“Volcanic Silk Pinot.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eFrom the dramatic high-altitude vineyards of Gualtallary, this Pinot Noir captures the wild, elemental character of the Andes with striking clarity. Planted at 1,350 metres above sea level on rocky soils rich in calcium carbonate and granite, the wine opens with an evocative bouquet of graphite, crushed stone and earthy minerality, layered with delicate nutty nuances and a whisper of gunpowder reduction. The dramatic day to night temperature shifts of this mountain site shape a wine of aromatic precision and natural freshness, where purity of fruit meets a distinctly stony, volcanic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThe palate is beautifully smooth and flowing, combining generous structure with remarkable finesse. Fermented with native yeasts in concrete, including a portion of whole bunches, and matured for 12 months in French oak, it offers silky layers of red fruit wrapped in gentle spice, fine tannins and a quiet mineral tension. There is both volume and elegance here, a wine that feels polished yet vibrant, finishing long, savoury and effortlessly poised with lingering freshness and subtle oak complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eFor when: you want something refined but quietly powerful.\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003ePairs with: duck breast, mushroom dishes, or herb-roasted poultry.\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eIf this wine were a landscape: a windswept mountainside at dusk, pure, still, and beautifully dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eZorzal is a boutique Argentine winery founded in 2008 by the Michelini brothers in the high-altitude Gualtallary region of the Uco Valley. Working with minimal intervention and a deep respect for terroir, the estate focuses on expressing the purity and identity of its mountain vineyards rather than imposing heavy winemaking influence. From some of Mendoza’s highest sites, Zorzal crafts wines of precision, tension and authenticity, modern Argentine expressions defined by elegance, restraint and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337274114433,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/PN_gran_terroir_Zorzal.png?v=1780417489"},{"product_id":"2024-malbec-terroir-unico-zorzal","title":"2024 Malbec 'Terroir Unico', Zorzal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Pure Mountain Malbec.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eBorn high in the dramatic vineyards of Gualtallary at 1,350 metres above sea level, this Malbec captures the raw clarity and mineral soul of the Andes. Sourced from different parcels to reflect the full diversity of the terroir, it opens with vibrant aromas of ripe black fruits layered with lifted notes of lavender, crushed stone and a subtle gunpowder edge. The altitude, calcium-rich soils, and dramatic day-to-night temperature swings shape a wine of precision and freshness, where fruit, earth and mineral tension exist in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eFermented with native yeasts in concrete and aged briefly in the same vessels, the winemaking preserves purity and energy rather than masking the vineyard’s voice. The palate is juicy and expressive, with rounded tannins giving a supple, flowing texture to the dark fruit core. There is a striking verticality to the structure, fresh acidity, mineral drive and a clean, vibrant finish that speaks clearly of its high-altitude origin. Honest, focused and beautifully poised, it’s Malbec in its most transparent form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eZorzal is a boutique Argentine winery founded in 2008 by the Michelini brothers, located at the highest reaches of the Uco Valley in Mendoza. Their philosophy centres on minimal intervention and a deep respect for the land, crafting wines that place terroir expression above winemaking influence. Working with high-altitude vineyards in Gualtallary, the estate produces precise, mineral-driven wines that have earned international acclaim for their purity, elegance and authentic sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337276703105,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/malbec_terroir_unico_Zorzal.png?v=1780417493"},{"product_id":"2024-cabernet-franc-terroir-unico-zorzal","title":"2024 Cabernet Franc 'Terroir Unico', Zorzal","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e“Volcanic Nerve”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eThis is Cabernet Franc stripped back to its essence, pure, vertical and humming with mountain energy. The 2024 opens in a flash of deep crimson with violet hues, then surges forward with cracked black pepper, red peppercorn, wild herbs and dark red berries, all delivered with striking aromatic clarity. There is nothing heavy here, nothing masked by oak, just fruit and place speaking plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"485\"\u003eOn the palate, it has real drive, tension, freshness and finely etched structure, with 15% whole clusters adding lift and spice. The texture is sleek and beautifully grained, with acidity giving a juicy, almost electric quality to the fruit. A subtle mineral thread runs beneath it all, leading to a long, saline-edged finish that feels distinctly Gualtallary. Austere in the best sense, precise without being severe, a Cabernet Franc that feels modern, honest and quietly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a red with freshness, structure and real personality.\u003cbr data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled lamb, charred vegetables, chimichurri, or anything kissed by flame.\u003cbr data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eIf this wine were\u003c\/strong\u003e a landscape, it would be high-altitude vineyards beneath a vast blue sky, dramatic, pure and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003eZorzal, founded by the Michelini brothers in 2008, sits at 1,350 metres above sea level in Gualtallary, at the foot of the Tupungato Volcano, one of Argentina’s most revered high-altitude sites. The Terroir Único range is built on a simple philosophy, “The expression is our land.” Grapes are harvested from different parcels across their estate to capture the diversity of calcium-rich, rocky soils. Fermented with native yeasts in concrete and stainless steel, with no oak ageing, the focus is on transparency rather than embellishment. This Cabernet Franc, drawn from French and Italian clones planted on their own farm, marks a milestone for the estate, a bold, minimal-intervention statement wine that showcases the future-facing precision of modern Argentine winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337283027329,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/CF_terroir_unico_Zorzal.png?v=1780417497"},{"product_id":"2024-chardonnay-terroir-unico-zorzal","title":"2024 Chardonnay 'Terroir Unico', Zorzal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Mountain Light”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eThis is Chardonnay with altitude in its bones. The 2024 shows golden tones with flashes of green, then opens not with overt fruit, but with mineral clarity. Think crushed stone, fresh herbs and lemon peel before softer notes of pear and white peach begin to unfold. It feels composed and quietly confident, more about line and energy than richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eOn the palate, it arrives fresh and precise, then broadens gently across the mid-palate, revealing texture without weight. There is no malolactic softness here, just natural acidity carrying citrus, subtle orchard fruit and a clean, chalky edge. Fermented with native yeasts and aged briefly in stainless steel, it stays pure, vertical and beautifully balanced. The finish is medium in length but long in impression, leaving a saline whisper that pulls you straight back for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Chardonnay without oak gloss or excess.\u003cbr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled prawns, ceviche, roast chicken with herbs or anything with a squeeze of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eZorzal, founded by the Michelini brothers in 2008, sits at 1,350 metres above sea level in Gualtallary at the foot of the Tupungato Volcano. The Terroir Único range reflects their philosophy that the expression is the land. Fruit is harvested from different parcels across their high-altitude vineyards to capture the diversity of calcium-rich soils. With spontaneous fermentation, minimal intervention and no oak influence, Zorzal focuses on austerity, precision and transparency, positioning themselves as one of the leading voices of modern Argentine winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337288073601,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Chardonnay_terroir_unico_Zorzal_1.png?v=1780417502"},{"product_id":"2024-parcelario-chardonnay-zorzal","title":"2024 Parcelario Chardonnay, Zorzal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e“Stone and Silence”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eThis is Chardonnay at its most precise and uncompromising. 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The finish is long, chalky and almost eternal, lingering on stone, citrus oil and a cool, volcanic whisper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Chardonnay that challenges as much as it charms.\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled turbot, scallops with brown butter, aged Comté or simply time and attention.\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eIf this wine were\u003c\/strong\u003e a place, it would be standing high above the valley floor, wind in your face and nothing but sky and rock around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1884\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eZorzal’s Parcelario range represents the pinnacle of their site-driven philosophy. Founded by the Michelini brothers in 2008, the estate sits at 1,350 metres in Gualtallary at the foot of the Tupungato Volcano. These wines are crafted from single high-altitude parcels, capturing the distinct character of each vineyard and vintage with minimal intervention. Through native fermentations, careful oxidative pressing and patient élevage, Zorzal places terroir above technique, producing some of the most compelling, mineral and forward-thinking wines in modern Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337296363905,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Chardonnay_parcelario_Zorzal.png?v=1780417509"},{"product_id":"2023-parcelario-malbec-zorzal","title":"2023 Parcelario Malbec, Zorzal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eThis is Malbec redefined at altitude. The 2023 Parcelario opens with a deep, almost inky hue, but the aromatics are anything but heavy. Instead, it speaks in layers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"300\"\u003edark mountain fruit, crushed blackberry and plum skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, laced with \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"362\"\u003ewild herbs, graphite and a chalky, stony edge\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels unmistakably Gualtallary. The mineral character leads, the fruit follows, everything held in poised tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eOn the palate, it is fluid, fine and precise. There is nerve here, a quiet energy that runs through the core, carrying dark fruit, subtle spice and that distinctive calcium-rich grip. Twenty-five days of maceration give structure without excess, while ageing predominantly in concrete egg preserves clarity and purity. A touch of neutral French oak adds refinement rather than flavour. The finish is long, lifted and beautifully etched, fading slowly on stone, herb and cool earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want Argentine depth without excess or sweetness.\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e wood-fired steak, rosemary lamb, aged Manchego or dishes built on smoke and savoury detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1973\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eZorzal’s Parcelario range represents the pinnacle of their terroir-driven philosophy. 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