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Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2022

Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2022

98/100

James Suckling

97/100

Vinous

96+/100

Robert Parker

Argentina
malbec
beef tenderloin
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big name

According to Vinous, Fortuna Terrae embodies the character of a high-altitude Malbec: a perfect combination of delicacy and intensity!

"It has a delicate nose of blue fruits and red berries, with a very floral character marked by notes of violet and a subtle hint of ink. The palate is medium-bodied, with chalky, seductive tannins and a subtle hint of blue fruits that brings both depth and salinity. Mellow but elegant. [...] Drink now." (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Catena Zapata

Vintage

Adrianna Fortuna Terrae Malbec

Vintage

2022

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape varieties

100% Malbec

Terroirs

From a sublime 5-hectare plot in the Adrianna vineyard, named "Fortuna Terrae," in the district of Gualtallary, Tupungato Alto region, Uco Valley (Mendoza), at an altitude of 1,366 meters, with deep loam soils containing white stones covered with limestone.

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Extensive cold maceration (50% whole clusters) for 3 to 7 days (below 10°C), alcoholic fermentation for approximately 10 to 19 days with total maceration of approximately 8 to 12 days in 500-liter barrels, indigenous yeasts.

Livestock farming

For 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

13,7%

Eye

Deep purple color, clear and bright

Nose

Intense, it reveals Mediterranean aromas of garrigue, cut grass, and lavender, complemented by subtle spicy notes.

Mouth

Juicy and austere attack, with chalky tannins, developing crushed plums, blackberries, and black cherries. Harmonious, its finish spreads out with power and energy, deliciously minty.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2046

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with beef bourguignon, roast duck legs, braised red meat, etc.

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96+/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

Adrianna Vineyard's Malbec Fortuna Terrae 2022 is pure, floral, herbaceous, and elegant on the nose, followed by a supple, smooth, and richly textured palate, enlivened by an increasingly electric core of acidity. It ends with a solid, vibrant finish, framed by refined, discreet tannins that gradually gain length and dimension with time in the glass. It is a fantastic pillar of Catena Zapata's superior range of Malbecs and a charming middle ground between the livelier, more ethereal River and the more sumptuous Mundus Bacillus Terrae. 2024-2036

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated Recommended

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100

About wine:

The Malbec Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae 2022 was planted in 1992 at an altitude of 1,340 meters on limestone soils. Purple in color, it has intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and lavender, accompanied by notes of licorice. Dry and juicy, its compact palate is enhanced by high acidity, creating a balanced mouthfeel that lingers with floral and blackberry notes. The overall aesthetic is slightly raw with a chalky undertone, offering delicate yet intense flavors. Fortuna Terrae embodies the character of a high-altitude Malbec. 2026-2046

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100

Rated Recommended

About wine:

It has a delicate nose of blue fruits and red berries, with a very floral character marked by notes of violet and a subtle touch of ink. The palate is medium-bodied, with chalky, seductive tannins and a subtle touch of blue fruits that brings both depth and salinity. Mellow yet elegant. Made from 100% whole bunches. It comes from the Adrianna vineyard, a 5-hectare plot covered with large rocks coated in calcium carbonate. Ready to drink now.

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