Familia Zuccardi Malbec Paraje Altamira Poligonos 2024 | $32
Spiked with notes of violet and orange peel, this velvety red offers generous tiers of black raspberry and Rainier cherry balanced by minerally acidity that lifts the flavors onto the finish around fine tannins. Drink now through 2036. 5,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Published on November 30, 2025
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Drinkability
Primary Grape
Malbec
Malbec originated in Southwest France, where it's also known as Côt; it is still the main grape in the area's top appellation, Cahors. It was once a significant blending partner in Bordeaux's reds, but has largely fallen out of favor there. Farther north in France, it has a presence in the Loire Valley. However, Malbec today is most associated with Argentina, where it has become the signature red grape. It's also grown in other New World regions, including Chile and Australia.
Review Appeared in This Issue
Published on November 30, 2025
Region
Argentina / Mendoza / Paraje Altamira
Familia Zuccardi Malbec Paraje Altamira Poligonos 2024 | $32
Spiked with notes of violet and orange peel, this velvety red offers generous tiers of black raspberry and Rainier cherry balanced by minerally acidity that lifts the flavors onto the finish around fine tannins. Drink now through 2036. 5,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Published on November 30, 2025
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Drinkability
Primary Grape
Malbec
Malbec originated in Southwest France, where it's also known as Côt; it is still the main grape in the area's top appellation, Cahors. It was once a significant blending partner in Bordeaux's reds, but has largely fallen out of favor there. Farther north in France, it has a presence in the Loire Valley. However, Malbec today is most associated with Argentina, where it has become the signature red grape. It's also grown in other New World regions, including Chile and Australia.
