Catena Zapata - Adrianna Vineyard 'Fortuna Terrae' Malbec Gualtallary, 2021
Price: $124.99
| Producer | Catena Zapata |
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| Country | Argentina |
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| Region | Argentina |
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| Subregion | Gualtallary |
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| Varietal | Malbec |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 35357 |
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Catena Zapata Description
The deep soils and high altitude impart freshness and delicate flower aromas. Very aromatic, with spicy black fruit notes and moderate acidity. Fortuna Terrae is elegant, rounded, and smooth.
James Suckling: 98 Points
A beautifully mineral red with impeccable purity. Wet stones, red cherries and a hint of flowers and spice. Really chalky tannins with a bone-dry palate and a long, transparent finish. A combination of power and etherealness, creating perfect harmony. 100% whole bunch.
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2021 Malbec Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae is sourced from a small plot situated in Gualtallary, featuring a soil profile with a depth of one meter. It underwent a meticulous 16-month aging process in foudres and concrete vats and exhibits a dark purple hue. The nose presents enticing lavender, mint, mountain herbs, orange peel and curry aromas layered over a foundation of dried flowers. The palate offers a compelling combination of dryness and juiciness. The rich and taut mouthfeel imparts a vibrant energy that flows into a compact yet delicately lingering finish. A unique and flavorful Malbec, it marries a primary style with a terroir-driven conceptual approach.
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Elegant, fresh and inviting at the onset, with violet, hibiscus and blood orange notes that join a smooth-textured palate of raspberry coulis and red currant, melding into richer tiers of dark chocolate and graphite that linger around fine tannins, echoing back to the core flavors. Drink now through 2035.
