2021 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec

Brand	Catena Zapata Wines
Region	Mendoza
Varietal	Malbec
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	13.9%
Vintage	2021
Country	Argentina

Fortuna Terrae means luck of the land in Latin, and indeed, these vines from this parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard are lucky. Nicolás Catena Zapata dared to plant vines where no one thought they would ripen. His high-altitude wine revolution culminated in the discovery of a new terroir for wine, the Adrianna Vineyard, at almost 5,000 feet elevation. Fortuna Terrace is one of the very specific selections of Malbec from the Adrianna Vineyard, Parcel 6 to be precise, coming from five hectares planted in the mid-1990s in Gualtallary, in the north of the Uco Valley. Due to the high altitude and deep, sandy loam that has a layer of limestone down deep, it gives freshness and optimal acidity combined with a classic chalky texture to the wine as well as a delicate floral aroma.

A heady perfume of blackberries, rose petals, rosehip, and hints of black tea.

The palate is nothing less than seamless. Full-bodied with a fine, grainy texture that ignites, excites, and engages all of the taste buds right through to the long and persistent finish. A sensational wine made using 60% whole cluster fermentation with the concentration and power to last 15-20 years+ in a temperature-controlled cellar. Serve with your finest cut of prime beef. The recommended serving temperature is 16-18 degrees.