Zuccardi Valle de Uco

Concreto Malbec

Argentina, Mendoza

2023

Winemaker Sebastian Zuccardi created Concreto to offer the purest possible expression of his calcareous Uco Valley terroirs. The goal is to 'undress' the wine by fermenting and ageing it in concrete, and in the process, enhance its purity and sense of place. The result is a vibrant, black fruited malbec layered with notes of violets that's made for a juicy steak.

Zuccardi is one of Argentina's most progressive wineries, known for its rigorous exploration of Andean soils. Concreto Malbec exemplifies this philosophy – sourced from high-altitude, rocky vineyards in Paraje Altamira and fermented entirely in raw concrete without epoxy.

Bodega Zuccardi Valle

The grapes undergo whole‑berry or partial whole‑cluster fermentation, enhancing aromatic lift and structure. Ageing in concrete preserves purity and texture, avoiding oak influence.

The 2023 vintage highlights Altamira's chalky soils with precise tannins and vibrant acidity. Concreto represents Zuccardi's mission to craft malbec defined not by power, but by mineral transparency and site expression.

Tasting
NOTES

A wine that hits you with freshness and keeps you hooked with depth. The first thing you notice about this unoaked malbec is the purity of its intense purple hue. On the nose it's beautifully fresh and pure, and full of black fruit flavours: blackberries and blueberries layered with pretty floral notes of violets. The mouth bursts with sour cherry and plum flavours alongside savoury notes of leather and cigar box. In the absence of oak it offers a pure expression of its terroir. The finish is long and refreshing.

Food
PAIRINGS

Enjoy this juicy Argentine malbec with beef empanadas, a classic Argentine ribeye, a goat curry, or a pigeon breast served pink with a concentrated jus.