supported by sophisticated tannins and simply gorgeous purity of expression on the terrifically long finish
pure and effortlessly stylish mouth feel
A subtle but not invisible touch of wood frames spice
gently phenolic and oak-inflected finish
This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Corton-Grèves though with a bit more elegance
Familia Zuccardi, Finca Piedra Infinita Paraje Altamira other_regions supported by sophisticated tannins andIf the 2012 was impressive, the 2013 Finca Piedra Infinita is otherworldy! This comes form one very specific plot of 10 year old vines planted at 7,000 plants per hectare in a section that was never planted in Altamira, a difficult section, with a very stony soils. Being virgin soils the roots go down very quickly and deep. This is also the chalkier part of Altamira. There is high finesse here, pure, with more tension than in 2012. The nose is subtle,