Catena Zapata, Gualtallary Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec, Tupungato 2018
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2018
- ColourRed
- ProducerCatena Zapata
- CountryArgentina
- RegionMendoza
- Sub RegionTupungato
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN14021822018
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2018 Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae comes from deeper soils with clay and limestone planted in 1992 in Gualtallary. The grapes were picked a little later in 2018, as they had higher yields, to achieve better acidity. It fermented with 50% full clusters in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter roll fermentors and matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. It reveals some austerity and subtle aromas, red and black fruit, some spice and a medium to full-bodied palate with good tension and some austerity, developing a shy note of thyme after some time in the glass. It's very balanced and tasty. 5,040 bottles were filled in October 2019.
- Drinking Window: 2021 - 2027
- Reviewer Name: Luis Gutierrez
- Review Date: March 2021
Catena Zapata works with specific parcels from their Adrianna vineyard in Gualtallary – in this case, Lot 6. Fermented in French barrels and aged for 18 months, this Malbec presents a typical profile for a cold area. It offers sweet and sour cherry and violet aromas with hints of lavender and sage; the attractive perfume is underlined by the oak. The nuanced profile features a palate of fine, well-integrated, juicy tannins made more expressive by salinity, along with a lengthy raspberry aftertaste.
- Drinking Window: 2020 - 2030
- Reviewer Name: Joaquin Hidalgo
- Review Date: October 2020