Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena
Label Name:
 
Adrianna River Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Method:
 
~100% Malbec; ~50% whole-cluster, cold maceration (5–10 days at <10°C), fermentation 12–22 days; élevage ~16 months in 500–2000L French foudres and concrete vats, native yeasts.
Acidity:
 
5
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Floral and herbal (lavender, chamomile, sage) with crushed plum, blackberries and wet-stone minerality; pinot-like freshness, silky fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-glazed short ribs, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, grilled lamb with chimichurri. Strong with umami and moderately spicy dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
From the Adrianna Vineyard 'River' parcel (ancient riverbed of white stones), ~2.6 ha at ~1,366–1,400 m in Gualtallary. Produced by Catena Zapata, pioneers of high-altitude Mendoza viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate 100 pts; Vinous 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast 96; Wine Spectator 94