2020 Zuccardi, Finca Piedra Infinita, Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina

Such a profound nose with plenty of mineral, wild herb, violet and dark cherry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied on the palate with plenty of seamless and powdery tannins which melt into the fruit. Super pristine, polished and refined. An iron fist in a velvet glove. Muscular but intellectual.Better after 2025shuai_zekun, Senior Editor at jamessuckling_com (March 2023)

They used more grapes from places with a little more soil and resistance to heat and dry conditions in a warmer year like 2020 for the 2020 Finca Piedra Infinita, which feels very young, primary and undeveloped. They have 46 separate plots in the vineyard, and in this early harvest, they started picking earlier than ever but during the harvest still felt they were too late; but the wines show much better than anticipated. Having the palette of wines to choose from helps in warmer years, when it's more difficult to keep the freshness in the wine, which for them is one of the most important things. It really feels very young and better than expected.They told me they learned a lot from 2017 to manage a year like 2020, when they do a shorter maceration (and in cooler years, they might do a longer maceration). This is gentler than the 2019, with rounder tannins. 8,500 bottles were filled in June 2021.Drink 2024 - 2032Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (November 2022)

The 2020 Malbec Finca Piedra Infinita hails from Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. A rich purple in the glass. The nose presents camphor, thyme, hops, blueberry and blackberry over a bed of sage. Dry, compact and juicy, the chalky, vibrant palate is stirred up by measured acidity, ensuring a taut, balanced mouthfeel. With a lithe, energetic character, this Malbec exemplifies Zuccardi's primary, spare style.Drink 2023 - 2035Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous.com.com (June 2023)