2018 Zuccardi 'Aluvional' Malbec Paraje Altamira

Winemaker Notes: Deep red and violet hues. Complex fruit character with notes of strawberry, cherry, and plum, complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes. The palate has a silky entry with a lively acidity, great structured tannins, and a long finish.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "I loved the 2018 Aluvional Paraje Altamira at first sight. There's a bit more of everything, more aromatic complexity, more flavor and definitely a lot more minerality in the texture and more finesse. They have removed the fat in the Aluvional range; the wines reflect the soils, and in vintages like 2018, there is a jump in precision and expression. There is texture, salinity, austerity and a long-lasting finish, something not easy to achieve with Malbec. Some 70% of the volume matured in concrete and the rest in used 500-liter oak barrels. This is superb."


Wine Spectator - "This focused red is filled with savory zest to the concentrated dark currant, pomegranate and cherry flavors that are well-knit, showing fresh acidity and tannins. There's minerally power on the finish, with dried thyme and saline hints. Drink now through 2027."


James Suckling - "This shows lots of structure with tannins and stones that buttress rather shy and austere character. The fruit comes through at the end, in the form of blackberries, black olives and minerals. Long, structured finish."


Wilfred Wong - "The 2018 Zuccardi Aluvional Altamira Malbec is expressive, stylish, and well balanced. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of earthy notes, dried spices, black cherries, and chalkiness. Serve it with grilled skirt steak accented with freshly-crushed black peppercorns and squeezed citrus."