Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Tupungato (Uco Valley), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 97; Wine Spectator 96

Tasting Note
Aromatic, mineral-driven Malbec with blackberry, dark cherry, dried strawberry, violet, lavender and thyme notes. Fresh acidity, fine lithe tannins, rounded oak and an elegant, long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, roasted mushroom risotto, empanadas, Argentine asado. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, char siu, Chinese braised beef/soy‑glazed beef.

Production Method
Fermented in 225L oak barrels and 500L French oak roll-fermenters (≈16 days) with wild yeasts; ~50% whole clusters; aged ~18 months in French oak.

Vineyard Info
From Catena Zapata’s Adrianna Vineyard (planted 1992), Fortuna Terrae parcel (deep loam with limestone) in high‑altitude Gualtallary. Catena are Mendoza pioneers producing single‑parcel expressions.