Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena
Label Name:
 
Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Malbec
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Method:
 
100% Malbec; fermented in 225L oak barrels and 500L French oak roll-fermenters (16 days), 8–13 days maceration; aged ~24 months in French oak; low-yield parcel selection.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Savory, floral nose with black and blue fruits, pepper spice and limestone minerality. Concentrated palate of blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate with chalky, firm tannins, bright acidity and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Manchego, Pecorino). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, Peking duck, grilled miso aubergine.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Catena Zapata from the 1.4 ha Mundus Bacillus Terrae parcel in the Adrianna Vineyard (~1,390 m), on calcareous alluvial soils rich in beneficial rhizobacteria.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) 98 pts; Decanter 97 pts; James Suckling 95 pts; widely lauded for concentration and ageability