Exploring Central & South America

Familia Zuccardi’s history goes back to 1963 when my father, Alberto Zuccardi, acquired a plot of uncultivated land in Maipú (province of Mendoza). As an engineer, he used the land to experiment with an irrigation system he had devised based upon a similar method used in California.  His intention was to demonstrate to wine producers […]

Mendoza, producing over 80% of Argentina’s wines, is comparable to the Napa Valley of California as a hot destination for the wine-loving traveler. When people think of Argentina they usually think of steak, tango, futbol, and Malbec; and Mendoza is the place to get your fill of this unique Argentine wine.