Concreto Malbec
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, earthy mushroom ragout
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Familia Zuccardi's Concreto Malbec is a groundbreaking expression of mountain viticulture, crafted as a pure homage to the calcareous soils of Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. Winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi sought to strip away the traditional influence of oak to reveal the naked soul of Malbec. Fermented and aged entirely in concrete vessels, this wine captures the raw, mineral-driven tension of the Andes. The concrete allows for gentle micro-oxygenation while preserving the vibrant chalky texture, intense dark fruit, and wild mountain herb aromas that define this high-altitude terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1963 by Alberto Zuccardi in Mendoza, Argentina, Familia Zuccardi has risen to become one of the world's most visionary wine estates, currently led by third-generation winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi. Based in the high-altitude terroir of the Uco Valley, the family's state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery, Finca Piedra Infinita in Paraje Altamira, is constructed entirely from local alluvial stone and concrete. Their production philosophy centers on expressing the pure, mineral-driven identity of calcareous soils, utilizing concrete vessels and minimal oak aging to craft terroir-specific masterpieces. Renowned for world-class expressions like the single-vineyard Finca Piedra Infinita Malbec, the Aluvional series, and the elegant Emma Zuccardi Bonarda, the estate represents the pinnacle of modern Argentine viticulture. The historic estate is located at Calle Costa Canal Uco s/n, M5567 San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina, and can be found online at https://www.zuccardivalledeuco.com.