Zuccardi Malbec Finca Piedra Infinita 'Gravascal' 2021

100 points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "At the top of the remarkable Zuccardi lineup is the 2021 Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal, sourced from a single 0.73-hectare parcel dominated by gravel, granite rocks and calcareous stones with 50 centimeters of topsoil. It fermented entirely with whole clusters in unlined concrete tanks and matured for 12 months. The bouquet is both deeper and more lifted than that of its other Piedra Infinita counterparts, offering a wildly herbal, floral, nimble and endlessly complex nose. The palate combines a weightless buoyancy and deft concentration with a pronounced yet restrained mineral-laden core, culminating in a slow-moving, balanced and symmetrical finish with dramatic length, ultra-refined tannins and a striking combination of vertical lift and horizontal dimensionality. This wine brought to mind the transparency pages in the anatomy section of an encyclopedia set, each revealing distinct layers of one unified system layered on top of the other; I found the Supercal bottling akin to the skeletal system of Piedra Infinita, and the Gravascal is its beating heart. I cannot wait to follow this wine in the cellar, and I suspect it has a solid two decades of development ahead. Drink 2026-2041. (05/01/25)."

99 points Zekun Shuai (Jamessuckling.com): "Lots of herbs, white pepper, peppercorns and chalk. Great depth on the nose with super fresh blackberries and dusty tannins that melt away. Incredible powdery tannins still remain fresh. Brooding and austere in nature, but the tannins are so seamless and sweet, which almost give a hedonistic mouthfeel. This is thought-provoking. Extremely flavorful, long, ductile and nuanced. Already drinkable now, but will hold well. (02/07/24)."

98 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "Due to the heterogeneity of Altamira’s alluvial soils, Familia Zuccardi's single-vineyard wines are sourced from small polygons where the proportions of stones and calcium carbonate vary. The 2021 Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal, from Paraje Altamira, is made from a careful selection of plots with gravel and calcium carbonate deposits. Bottled without oak aging, this purple wine unfolds slightly herbal aromas, with blackberry, blueberry, a layer of plum and a hint of mint. The real character emerges on the palate: compact and firm with a chalky presence, a long flavorful finish and fine yet reactive tannins. Drink 2026-2046. (11/24)."

97 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[14%] Gravascal has deeper soils than Supercal, but we’re still only talking 40 centimetres. Denser, firmer and slightly more Mediterranean in style, at least in 2021, it has a top note of subtle reduction, aromas of wet stones, rose petal and potpourri, layers of tapenade, damson and black olive and a chiselled, serious, age-worthy finish. Another very impressive release from the Zuccardi team. 2027-2035. (2024)."