Catena Zapata
Catena Adrianna Vineyard Fortu na Terrae Malbec
2020
- BBQ
- Beef
About this winery
Catena Zapata: 1. The Foundations (1898 – 1960) The Arrival: Nicola Catena left Italy for Argentina in 1898. Convinced he had found the "promised land," he planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902. Domingo’s Vision: His son, Domingo, grew the business into one of the largest vineyard holdings in the region, firmly believing that Argentine Malbec could rival the best Bordeaux wines. 2. Crisis and the Turning Point (1960 – 1980) Economic Struggles: During the soaring inflation...
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Product notes
Fortuna Terrae means luck of the land in Latin, and indeed, our vines from this parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard are lucky. The deep loamy soils are home to many varieties of native grasses which prevent erosion and attract benefic insects, singing birds and mountain foxes. Because of the freshness imparted by the deep soils and high altitude, the wines of Fortuna Terrae have optimal acidity and delicate flower aromas. It is best to enjoy this wine a few years or decades after harvest.
Production notes
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration at less than 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 13-19 days with a post-fermentation maceration of approximately 8-12 days. Elevage: 14-18 months in French Oak barrel.
Tasting notes
On the nose, the wine reveals delicate floral and spicy notes. A very aromatic, spicy wine with hints of dark fruit. Moderate acidity, round and elegant, with supple tannins.