Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley - Gualtallary (Tupungato Alto), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2017: Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Spectator 95; Tim Atkin 95

Tasting Note
Aromatic and intense: spicy black and blue fruit (blackberry, violet), slate/mineral notes, black olive and cocoa, with chalky tannins, liveliness and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roast beef, lamb chops, Argentine asado, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, hoisin-glazed short ribs.

Production Method
Fermented in 225L oak barrels and 500L French oak fermenters (16 days); wild yeasts, 8–12 days maceration; aged ~24 months in French oak (barrels and foudres).

Vineyard Info
From the Fortuna Terrae parcel (5 ha) of the Adrianna Vineyard, planted 1992 at ~1,366m; deep loam with limestone and white stones; high‑altitude, low‑yield farming.