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.