Aged in separate foudres the first year, then blended and aged one year more, the 2020 Malbec Jose is meant to honor and reflect the history and tradition of Malbec in Altamira and Gualtallary. Spicy, it's fully concentrated with oak influence, structure, and density. It’s built to age another 10-15 years.
95 points, Virginie Boone, Jeb Dunnuck (Jun 2025)
A more savory and expressive malbec from Zuccardi with a touch of sweet spice to the blackberries and graphite. The fruit here is riper in comparison to the other wines from Zuccardi. The tannins are really fine with a juicy finish. A wine that honors Jose Zuccardi. Drink or hold.
94 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Feb 2023)
Expressive notes of wild herbs, fragrant violets, dark cherries and plums. Well structured with dusty tannins and an emphasis on freshness. An enjoyable, well-balanced style with a taut finish.
94 points, Decanter (Feb 2024)
There's a lovely floral thyme and roasted plum note to the polished graphite- and berry-laced core that shows twinges of licorice, orange peel and peppercorn as it works its way to the lengthy finish around well-integrated tannins. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2035. 10,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.
93 points, Aaron Romano, Wine Spectator (Nov 2024)
Aged in large foudres, this aromatic Malbec shows balance amid the warm vintage. Notes of violets and berry jam shape the nose. Solid tannins and lifting acidity support flavors of ripe black fruit and rosemary on the smooth palate. It offers rich notes of plums in the finish.
93 points, Jesica Vargas, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2024)
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