Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Malbec 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Finca Piedra Infinita Malbec
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) 98, James Suckling 98, Vinous 97; Tim Atkin/Tim Atkin report high scores; widely reviewed as top-tier Malbec (multiple 96–99 scores). Drink window ~2025–2040

Tasting Note
Purple with floral and menthol notes; blackberries, plum, violet, and graphite. Chalky, saline texture with precise acidity and filigreed tannins; long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak/asado, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Shanghai-style braised pork.

Production Method
Single-vineyard hand-harvested Malbec from a 0.73 ha parcel; small-lot fermentation, minimal oak/neutral or no new wood to preserve terroir, bottled unblended.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Familia Zuccardi from the Piedra Infinita estate at ~1,100m in Paraje Altamira; renowned for terroir-driven, high-altitude wines and family winemaking legacy.