Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec Review

An excellent example of Malbec aged in concrete, we review the Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec.

100% Malbec from vineyards at 3,600 feet of elevation in Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is fermented and aged in concrete and it has just 1.8 g/L of residual sugar.

Sample submitted for review. The Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec has an SRP of $35 but savvy shoppers can find it for just under $25. It is imported by Winesellers LTD.

From the winery:

2022 Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec

GRAPE COMPOSITION: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
ALTITUDE: 3,600 ft / 1,100 mt above sea level
SOIL TYPE: Alluvial soil well stratified. 4” to 32” deep soil over big-clay-covered stones.

WINEMAKING: Maceration done in concrete vats (no epoxi) with indigenous yeast. Maceration for 20 days. The wine was aged in concrete vats.
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.85 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.80 g/l
CASES PRODUCED: 2,083

TASTING NOTES
COLOR: Red color with violet hues.
AROMA: Expresses a great herbal character with notes of fresh red fruits.
FLAVOR: Lively acidity and subtlety of tannins in the mouth.

13% Alcohol

The 2022 Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec opens with a wonderful aroma of blackberry, tobacco, violets, black pepper, some leafy herbal notes and more. There’s a lots going on and none of it is from oak since this wine is aged in concrete. It’s a great start.

Tasting the wine reveals it to be fresh and smooth with similar flavors to the nose. Featuring nice depth, juicy acidity and good balance, there is a lot to like here.

It ends dry and just a touch grippy on the long finish and was just as good on day 2. This is really pleasing!

 
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Review Summary

Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec Review • Reverse Wine Snob

An excellent example of Malbec aged in concrete, we review the Zuccardi Poligonos Paraje Altamira Malbec.

Editor's Rating:
7

Pros

• 91-93 points
• Lots of complexity and none of it is from oak

Cons

• A bit pricey unless you can find it on sale.