Description
98pts – James Suckling
97pts – Vinous
Fortuna Terrae means luck of the land in Latin, and indeed, our vines from this parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard are lucky. The deep loamy soils are home to many varieties of native grasses which prevent erosion and attract benefic insects, singing birds and mountain foxes. Because of the freshness imparted by the deep soils and high altitude, the wines of Fortuna Terrae have optimal acidity and delicate flower aromas. It is best to enjoy this wine a few years or decades after harvest.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration (60% to 80% Whole Cluster) of 3-7days at less than 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 10-19 days with a total maceration of approximately 8-12 days. Elevage: 14-18 months in French Oak barrel (10+ years old 2200 lts. Foudres).
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 6.85 grams/liter
pH: 3.55
500 lts foudres
Wild yeasts
Key Word Descriptors: Very aromatic, spicy black fruit, moderate acidity, rounded and smooth. Elegant
VINEYARD
Adrianna Vineyard: Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Parcel Name: Fortuna Terrae
Parcel Surface: 5 Hectares
Soil composition: Alluvial origin. Deep loam with limestone covered white stones
Altitude: 4.482 ft (1.366 m) elevation
