Zuccardi Malbec Mendoza Concreto 2023

96 points Virginie Boone (Jebdunnuck.com): "Fermented 100% whole-cluster, then fermented and aged one year in concrete, the 2023 Malbec Concreto was the first wine made in the modern-day Zuccardi winery, a wine that changed winemaker Sebastian Zuccardi's philosophy of winemaking. Forgoing oak and sweet fruit, he seeks first and foremost to express freshness in his wines, finding a strong sense of place through stony minerality and a touch of wild herb. Thick and richly concentrated, it is a testament to his dedication to concrete fermentation and aging, the 100% varietal wine fermenting entirely in concrete amphorae before spending 11 months in 100% concrete tank. The wine is duly textured, complex, and lively, retaining freshness amidst a plush structure with plenty of length. Drink now through 2038. (05/22/25)."

95 points Zekun Shuai (Jamessuckling.com): "Such a naked, floral malbec. Stripped down, with fresh blackberries, blueberries, violets, stone, iodine and graphite. Full-bodied and tight with fresh, succulent fruit in a deep set. Intense, flavorful and very composed. Tannins are firm, tight and gritty. Drink or hold. (02/06/24)."

94 points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "As ever, the 2023 Concreto Malbec represents the Zuccardi style and philosophy as efficiently as possible at an aggressively reasonable price point. A blend of fruit from calcareous soils in Altamira and Gualtallary, it leads with a simmering, contained bouquet of black and blue fruits, purple flowers and desert herbs, followed by a dense, oily and tensile palate. It concludes with an intense, inky yet elegant finish lifted by focused minerality and streaks of salinity. Drink 2024-2030. (05/01/25)."

93 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2023 Malbec Concreto is sourced from Paraje Altamira and Gualtallary. True to its name—this purple-hued wine is bottled right after a winter in concrete vats, with no oak aging. It reveals aromas of violet and blueberry, with a touch of cherry in its deeper layers. The palate is compact and juicy, with underlying tension and a lingering chalky texture. Born in a warm vintage, the 2023 is rich yet balanced, offering a well-calibrated sip that highlights the fruit. Drink 2025-2037. (11/24)."

93 points Wine Spectator: "An elegant, vibrant and youthful package built around violet, pineapple guava and fresh berry aromas that join the palate. Cherry, orange and slate details swell around the fresh acidity and drive the finish, with cocoa bean and orange peel details and caressing tannins. Drink now through 2036. 10,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported. (11/30/24)."