2021 Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal
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The Piedra Infinita vineyard surrounds Zuccardi’s striking winery and sits upon a rocky alluvial fan at about 1,100 m elevation. This wine is made from a 0.93-ha parcel in the north-west of the Piedra Infinita vineyard. This parcel is one of their most calcareous (hence the name, a contraction of ‘super-calcareous’), with extremely shallow topsoil over calcareous rocks. Fermented and aged in unlined concrete tanks. Between 80% and 100% whole bunch. TA 6.01 g/l, pH 3.6. A bit closed on the nose, with some notes of black plum, cherry and sun-dried tomato. But on the palate it’s intense and concentrated, with layers of flavour alongside electric acidity and sandpapery, mouth-coating tannins. There’s also a pronounced mineral character (this seems slightly more mineral than the 2021 Gravascal tasted alongside). Balanced and poised. Long finish. (JRL)
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Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate
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A stunning view into the bones of Piedra Infinita, the 2021 Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal comes from a .93-hectare plot filled with alluvial stones covered in calcium carbonate. It was fermented with whole clusters in unlined concrete tanks and underwent a 12-month élevage. It opens with a transparent, morphing and agile bouquet of dried flowers and crushed stones, presenting an overall brighter profile than the Gravascal and Piedra Infinta bottlings. The palate features a racy, sleek and lifted texture, offering the most bracing and linear focus of the Zuccardi lineup without sacrificing three-dimensionality. It concludes with a searingly stony finish with a snappy attack that surges with additional minerality while remaining remarkably complete despite its angular nature. While the other two Piedra Infinita bottlings are richer and more seductive in texture, the Supercal stands out for its striking minimalism and pristine, dexterous profile.
“Maximum precision” is Sebastián Zuccardi’s description of this world-class Malbec, sourced from a small parcel of very poor, limestone influenced soils within the Piedra Infinita vineyard. Tasting it is like licking a stone at first: chalky, tangy and mouth-wateringly fresh. Entirely unwooded, it has aromas of jarilla and sweet spices and a palate of thrilling minerality, with bramble, redcurrant and pomegranate flavours, fine, granular tannins and a finish that lingers like a happy memory on the palate.
The 2021 Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal, from Paraje Altamira, takes its name from the high chalk content of the plot where these grapes were harvested during the cool 2021 vintage—a clear expression of its terroir. Aged in concrete vats, this deep purple wine bursts with aromas of freshly crushed plums, blueberries and wild herbs, accented by a touch of violet. On the palate, it’s sharp and focused, with a distinct texture and electric acidity, delivering vibrant energy and a subtle hint of orange zest on the finish. While undeniably impressive for connoisseurs, it can feel a bit intense, pushed up by the cool vintage.
About the producer
Based in the Uco Valley, Zuccardi is one of Argentina’s leading producers. Family owned and run – today by third-generation Sebastián Zuccardi – the property crafts pure-fruited wines that speak of their mountainous Mendoza terroir.