Awards/Ratings

James Suckling 99 points; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate, Luis Gutierrez) 97 points; Tim Atkin 100 points. Widely praised as a

Tasting Note

Concentrated dark berries, scented violets, graphite and crushed stone. Bright acidity, chalky minerality and fine, polished tannins lead to a long, savory finish with subtle herbal and olive notes.

Food Pairing

Western: grilled/charred steak, roasted lamb, duck breast with cherry reduction, aged cow’s milk cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast duck or char siu, Szechuan beef, soy‑ginger glazed meats.

Production Method

Hand‑harvested fruit; native‑yeast fermentation in raw concrete vats; matured in used 500‑L oak barrels with minimal intervention to emphasize site expression.

Vineyard Info

Familia Zuccardi estate at Finca Piedra Infinita (Paraje Altamira). Single 0.73‑ha parcel at ~1,100 m with shallow alluvial soils, granite gravels and calcareous (limestone) cover.