Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal Malbec 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zuccardi
Label Name:
 
Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal Malbec
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley (Mendoza)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99 points; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate, Luis Gutierrez) 97 points; Tim Atkin 100 points. Widely praised as a

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark berries, scented violets, graphite and crushed stone. Bright acidity, chalky minerality and fine, polished tannins lead to a long, savory finish with subtle herbal and olive notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/charred steak, roasted lamb, duck breast with cherry reduction, aged cow’s milk cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast duck or char siu, Szechuan beef, soy‑ginger glazed meats.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; native‑yeast fermentation in raw concrete vats; matured in used 500‑L oak barrels with minimal intervention to emphasize site expression.

Vineyard Info
Familia Zuccardi estate at Finca Piedra Infinita (Paraje Altamira). Single 0.73‑ha parcel at ~1,100 m with shallow alluvial soils, granite gravels and calcareous (limestone) cover.