Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Catena Zapata |
Label Name: | Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Uco Valley (Gualtallary, Tupungato Alto), Mendoza |
Volume: | 3000ml |
ABV: | 13.9% |
Grape(s): | 100% Malbec |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99; Luis Gutiérrez 99; Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Note
Floral and mineral-driven: crushed red berries, blood orange, licorice and black tea with slate and saline undertones. Elegant, silky tannins and vibrant acidity lead to a long, stony finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, aged cheeses, Argentine asado; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Szechuan beef, umami mushroom stir-fries, hearty stews.
Production Method
Indigenous (wild) yeast fermentation in 225L barrels and 500L French oak roll-fermenters; 10–15 day maceration; ~17 day fermentation and ~20 months aging in French oak; small stainless portion used.
Vineyard Info
Adrianna Vineyard 'River' parcel (2.6 ha) at 1,366 m elevation in Gualtallary. White, calcareous alluvial stones. Produced by Catena Zapata, pioneers of high‑altitude Malbec.