Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena
Label Name:
 
Adrianna River Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Gualtallary, Uco Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Method:
 
Cold maceration with ~50% whole clusters, fermentation in concrete/stainless and some oak vessels, élevage in large foudres and French oak (1–2 year) for ~16–21 months; wild yeasts used.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Floral and mineral-driven: rosehip, lavender, crushed plum and blackberry with mountain herbs and wet-stone minerality. Silky, fine tannins, bright acidity and a lean, pinot-like midpalate leading to a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged manchego. Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, yakitori or spicy lamb skewers.
Vineyard Info:
 
From the 'River' parcel of Adrianna Vineyard (Gualtallary). Ancient riverbed, alluvial white stones over calcium carbonate, ~2.6 ha at ~1,366 m. Produced by Catena Zapata (Catena family).
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 100; Vinous 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast 96 (Cellar Selection); Wine Spectator 94