Named after small parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard covered with oval white stones which provide optimal drainage and extreme diurnal temperatures. Aged for 18-21 months in French Oak. Pristine aromas of crushed plum with notes of sage, chamomile and lavender, Elegant, subtle and harmonious on the palate with a silky texture from the very fine tannins.
Producer description:
Bodega Catena Zapata has played a major role in resurrecting Malbec and in discovering Mendoza’s extreme high-altitude terroirs. Vineyards are planted with engrafted vines, just like Europe before the phylloxera.
Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2021
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
13.5
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
4 weeks
Available:
5
Critic Scores
Vinous | 98
The 2021 Malbec Adrianna Vineyard River originates from a small stony plot nestled in an ancient riverbed in Gualtallary, Uco Valley, situated at an elevation of 1,400 meters. It was carefully aged for up to 16 months in foudres and concrete vats. It displays a purple hue with a bright sheen. The nose offers enticing notes of sage and arugula, complemented by chamomile, lavender and huacatay, layered over a base of rosehip and crushed plums. This Malbec exhibits a dry and lean profile reminiscent of Pinot Noir, showcasing a nervous and taut sensation with a silky texture. The refreshing notes and juicy flow linger, creating a harmonious experience. This red wine combines precise harvesting timing with a beautiful 2021 vintage to accentuate its primary profile.
Robert Parker | 100
There is an usual stony austerity in the 2021 Adrianna Vineyard River, cropped from a cold year when the full clusters fermented in concrete with a slightly shorter maceration and an élevage in a 2,000-liter oak foudre and the rest in stainless steel. It has a moderate 13.4% alcohol with very high acidity (8.2!) and a low pH (3.37), incredible parameters of freshness. The wine was closed and took time to take off in the glass, revealing a very elegant and subtle personality, with the silky texture of the very fine tannins, pristine aromas and flavors and a sense of harmony that was moving. It's powerful but extremely elegant in that rare combination of clout and energy, a wine of light, aerial, with some ethereal qualities, delicate and refined. This combines the cool place and high altitude, the cool year and the stony soils, to deliver a stunning Malbec that goes well beyond the variety. Bravo! 3,400 bottles produced.
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