Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary (Tupungato Alto), Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98 pts; James Suckling 98 pts; Decanter 96 pts; Vinous 95 pts; Tim Atkin 95 pts. bottled Oct 2021

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackberries and dark plums with violet and lavender lift, spicy paprika and dried‑herb notes, chalky limestone minerality, fine velvety tannins, medium–full body and a long, silky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, barbecued ribs, roasted mushrooms, beef empanadas. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak, yakitori.

Production Method
Extensive cold maceration (<10°C), 13–19 day fermentation with 8–12 day post‑fermentation maceration; wild yeasts; aged 14–18 months in French oak (225–500L barrels and 500L foudres).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata from the Fortuna Terrae parcel (5 ha) of the Adrianna Vineyard. High‑altitude site (1,366 m) with deep loam over limestone; Catena are pioneers of high‑altitude Malbec in Mendoza.