Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena
Label Name:
 
Adrianna River Malbec
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Method:
 
Cold maceration; 50% whole-cluster fermentation in 225L barrels and 500L French roll-fermenters; wild yeasts; 17–22 day ferment; aged 18–21 months in French oak (foudres and barrels).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated Malbec with blackberry, plum and violet aromatics, crushed river-stone minerality, black tea, licorice and dark chocolate. Fine, powdery tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, beef empanadas; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, char siu, miso‑glazed eggplant or teriyaki beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata from the Adrianna Vineyard (River parcel), a high‑altitude, limestone-rich site planted by Nicolás Catena in Gualtallary; flagship single‑parcel expression of terroir.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 98; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 97+ (Luis Gutiérrez); Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 93