Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita

Tasting note Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita

In the glass, this iconic Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita shows a deep, inky colour with purple shimmer. The aroma is intense and refined, with notes of blackcurrant, violets, graphite, wet stone, and subtle hints of cocoa and spices.

On the palate, the wine is powerful yet incredibly precise: pure fruit, firm yet silky tannins, and impressive freshness give it an almost Burgundian elegance. The mineral notes from the calcareous soil are clearly recognizable and provide tension and length in the finish, which lingers for minutes with nuanced layers. Already magnificent, this wine will continue to develop over the next 15 to 20 years.

Wine & Food

This powerful and refined Malbec demands dishes with depth and character. It excels with grilled red meats such as entrecôte, rib-eye, or sirloin, as well as with slow-cooked stews and game like deer, venison, or pigeon. The wine's mineral freshness pairs perfectly with truffle risotto, mushroom ragout, and dishes with roasted vegetables and spicy accents. To conclude, it combines beautifully with aged hard cheeses such as Comté, Manchego, or Parmesan.
A wine with both power and elegance, ideal for a festive dinner or a gourmet evening with lovers of characterful wines.

Additional information

The grapes for this exceptional and iconic Malbec come from Paraje Altamira, where they grow in the iconic Finca Piedra Infinita vineyard at an altitude of approximately 1100 meters. The soil is stony and rich in limestone, formed by alluvial deposits from the Tunuyán River. The vines are planted on carefully selected plots with a top layer of sand and loam, resting on a calcareous subsoil with a granite base. Thanks to the cool nights, the grapes retain their natural freshness, resulting in an elegant wine with refined acidity and a harmonious tannin structure.

Fermentation of this wine was achieved with entirely natural yeasts in conical concrete vats. 50% then matured in new French oak barriques.

At the end of the 19th century, the Zuccardi family emigrated from Italy to Argentina. In the 1950s, Alberto V. Zuccardi founded an irrigation company, a logical step in a country where agriculture is barely possible without irrigation. To demonstrate the success of his system, he planted his first vineyards in Maipú in 1963, followed by an expansion near Mendoza.

Since 1985, his son José Alberto Zuccardi has led the family business, which is now renowned worldwide for its quality. Zuccardi Winery has been repeatedly named the Best Vineyard in South America, and their wines consistently achieve top ratings, with some even reaching 100 Parker points.

Fun fact:

The name Piedra Infinita (“infinite stone”) refers to the extremely stony, calcareous soil on which the vines grow, so hard that the terrain literally had to be opened with dynamite before planting could begin. This unique terroir gives the wine its distinct minerality and signature style.

Awards/distinctions

• Vivino - 4.4
• 2018 - Descorchados 98/100
• 2018 - Tim Atkin 98/100
• 2018 - James Suckling 99/100
• 2018 - Robert Parker 99/100
• 2016 - Robert Parker (Luis Gutiérrez) 100/100