Description

Score: 100 pts Robert Parker – Wine Advocate

Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2021 is one of the purest and most exclusive expressions from Catena Zapata, sourced from the historic “River” parcel within the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, Tupungato, at 1,366 meters above sea level. This small parcel of just 2.6 hectares, entirely covered with oval white stones of alluvial origin—an ancient riverbed—gives the wine an unmistakable mineral character.

"Malbecs from stony soils tend to be extremely aromatic, rich, and luxurious, and the Adrianna River Malbec is no exception. It shows intense floral aromas, long and silky tannins, with electric freshness and a metallic mineral texture that makes it vibrant and highly complex. A wine that can be enjoyed in its youth or evolve for decades in the bottle." — Wine Advocate

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Catena Zapata

• Score: 100 pts Robert Parker – Wine Advocate

• Type: Red Wine

• Vintage: 2021

• Varietal: 100% Malbec

• Vineyard: River Parcel, Adrianna Vineyard – Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza

• Vineyard Size: 2.6 hectares

• Altitude: 1,366 m a.s.l.

• Soil: Alluvial origin, covered with white stones rich in calcium carbonate (ancient riverbed)

• Aging: 18–21 months in French oak barrels (1st and 2nd use)

• Maceration: 5–10 days of cold soak (50% whole clusters), fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 12–22 days

• Alcohol: 13.9%

• Total Acidity: 6.8 g/L

• pH: 3.6

• Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Premium red meats, braised lamb, big game dishes, truffle pasta, aged cheeses, and fine dining cuisine

• Aging Potential: Over 20 years