Zuccardi Malbec Mendoza Concreto 2016 1.5L

95+ points Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate): "[$39/750ml list] A little closed and in need of air, the 2016 Concreto Malbec was produced from an unusual, cool and rainy year and is a very particular and austere expression of Malbec from Altamira. It's simply unbelievable how nuanced and insinuating this wine is, with austerity but unfurling layers and layers as the wine sits in the glass, with tons of aromatic herbs reminiscent of the landscape and the smell of the countryside where the plants grow. It has a linear and symmetrical palate with precision and purity. This is worth more than it costs! This has to be the best Concreto to date. Some 13,000 bottles were produced from this short vintage. Unfortunately, this time the high quality doesn't come with a high quantity. Drink: 2018-2026. (Jun 2018)"

94 points Tim Atkin, MW: "'I want to eliminate sweetness,' says Sebastián Zuccardi of this unoaked, whole bunch-fermented Malbec from limestone soils. It’s quite an austere style, with firmish, sinewy tannins, masses of dark berry fruit and chalky freshness. Needs time. 2019-26."