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Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna River Malbec 2022
Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna River Malbec 2022

Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna River Malbec 2022

Mendoza|Red wine

99/100

James Suckling

98/100

Vinous

98+/100

Robert Parker

Argentina
Malbec
elegant
wonder
unique

"A breathtaking Malbec that goes far beyond the grape variety itself: one of Argentina's finest treasures, available in very limited quantities!"

“Probably the most austere of the three Adrianna Vineyard Malbecs. The nose is immediately captivating, with a hint of white pepper that enhances the deep aromas of black and blue fruits. It has impressive depth and body, yet at the same time great freshness. The difference is most evident on the palate when compared to the Mundus Bacillus Terrae and Fortuna Terrae wines. It features mineral tannins, slightly less fleshy than those of the Mundus, but with more tension. Harmonious, taut, and long on the palate. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.” (James Suckling 2024)

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Estate

Catena Zapata

Vintage

Adrianna River

Vintage

2022

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape Varieties

100% Malbec

Regions

From a small plot (2.6 hectares) in the Adrianna vineyard, named "River," in the Gualtallary district, Tupungato Alto region, Uco Valley (Mendoza), at an elevation of 1,366 meters, with white stone soils covered in calcium carbonate, on a former riverbed

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Cold maceration (50% whole clusters) for 5 to 10 days (at less than 10°C), alcoholic fermentation for approximately 12 to 22 days with a total maceration period of about 10 to 15 days in 500-liter barrels, native yeasts

Livestock Farming

Aged for 18 to 21 months in French oak barrels (first- and second-fill)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

A deep, dark, brilliant purple color

Nose

Delightful, complex, and floral scents—fresh lavender and violet intertwine, then give way to soft notes of leather, wild berries, and plum—enchanting and alluring

Palate

Beautifully balanced, with a silky texture and polished tannins; the fruit expresses great elegance: blackberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants mingle with licorice and violet all the way through a vibrant, endless finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Decant 2 hours beforehand to bring out the best flavors

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2045

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a rib of beef, thin slices of Wagyu beef, or on its own to fully appreciate its nuances…

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 98+/100

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2022 Malbec River Adrianna Vineyard is undoubtedly the most ethereal, airy, and light wine in the Catena Zapata lineup. It opens with a lively, open floral bouquet that foreshadows the mineral and stony tension that follows on the palate. On the palate, it displays a taut, lively, and delicately succulent texture, with a richness and power that are deceptive given its agile nature, extending into a persistent, long finish of unwavering concentration. It serves as a perfect counterpoint to the more robust Malbec Mundus Bacillus Terrae and will appeal to readers seeking, above all, nuance and minerality. 2025–2042
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100

About the wine:

The 2022 Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec was aged for 21 months in French oak barrels. It comes from a vineyard plot that is characteristic of the terroir, planted in 1992 in Gualtallary, Tupungato, on a former riverbed. The aromas reveal notes of blackberry and ripe plum, with hints of grass, cherry, arugula, lavender, and sage, complemented by notes of black tea and herbs. This unadulterated Malbec exhibits a chalky intensity and a refined, compact profile. It is well-defined and exhibits a reductive character, which makes it quite intriguing. This highly appealing, long-lasting high-altitude Malbec evokes the elegance of a Pinot Noir. 2025–2045
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 99/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Probably the most austere of the three Adrianna Vineyard Malbecs. The nose is already captivating, with a hint of white pepper that enhances the deep aromas of black and blue fruits. It has impressive depth and body, yet at the same time great freshness. The difference is more evident on the palate when compared to the Mundus Bacillus Terrae and Fortuna Terrae vintages. It features mineral tannins, slightly less full-bodied than those of the Mundus, but with more tension. Harmonious, taut, and long on the palate. Best enjoyed starting in 2026. 

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