Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2022

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