Zuccardi : Finca Piedra Infinita "Supercal" Malbec 2021

Tasting Notes and Characteristics of the Finca Piedra Infinita "Supercal" Malbec 2021 by Zuccardi

Tasting

Appearance
Perfectly limpid, this wine reveals a deep purple colour, almost opaque at its core, enhanced by vivid violet highlights. Beautifully dense and even tears coat the glass.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet displays remarkable purity, layering fresh black fruit aromas such as blackberry, blueberry and black cherry. These intermingle with delicate floral notes of violet and peony, along with a pronounced minerality evoking chalk, graphite and crushed stone. A noble herbaceous touch of wild thyme and jarilla rounds out this complex ensemble.

Palate
With a remarkably vertical structure, the attack is precise and energetic, driven by lively acidity. The mid-palate, dense yet never heavy, rests on firm, fine and tightly-knit tannins delivering a singularly chalky texture. The finish lingers at length on superb saline and mineral notes.

Food and wine pairing
This great red wine will pair wonderfully with grilled or roasted red meats, such as a wood-fired ribeye or herb-roasted lamb. It will also enhance light game, structured vegetarian dishes such as a porcini risotto, as well as aged hard cheeses like vintage Comté.

Serving and cellaring
The Finca Piedra Infinita "Supercal" Malbec 2021 boasts exceptional ageing potential, allowing it to evolve favourably in the cellar to be enjoyed until around 2041.

The pure expression of an extreme Mendoza terroir in the heart of the Valle de Uco by Zuccardi

The estate
Founded in 1963 by engineer Alberto Zuccardi with a pioneering irrigation project, the family estate has become an essential reference in Mendoza. Today, the estate remains in the hands of the founding family, with Sebastián Zuccardi heading the technical direction. Under his leadership, the brand has established itself worldwide thanks to its great mountain wines crafted through organic and biodynamic viticulture. The estate's identity is grounded in a meticulous reading of high-altitude terroirs, favouring the authentic expression of place over mere varietal power.

The vineyard
The cuvée comes from a micro-parcel of just 0.93 hectares located on the north-west/west-facing slope of the Finca Piedra Infinita vineyard. This exceptional terroir lies within the Paraje Altamira Geographical Indication, in San Carlos, at the heart of the prestigious Valle de Uco. Sitting at an altitude of 1,100 metres, this site stands out for its extremely poor and shallow alluvial soils. The surface is covered with rocks and stones, featuring a very high concentration of limestone material resting on an intensely stony soil profile, shaping the radical identity of this place.

The vintage
The 2021 year was marked by cool and humid weather conditions. This particular weather pattern fostered a slow and gradual ripening of the berries. The grapes were thus able to reach an optimal stage of maturity, offering a perfect balance between sugars and acidity, while developing a solid tannic structure. Harvesting was carried out by carefully separating the parcels and soil types in order to pick each section at its ideal moment.

Vinification and ageing
To craft the Finca Piedra Infinita "Supercal" Malbec 2021, the grapes undergo rigorous manual selection. The vats are then filled by gravity alone to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Fermentation begins spontaneously through the action of indigenous yeasts. In order to respect the purity of the terroir and the fruit, the entire process, from vinification through to ageing, takes place exclusively in concrete vats unlined with epoxy, with no oak ageing whatsoever.

Grape variety
100% Malbec.