CATENA ZAPATA MALBEC ADRIANNA MUNDUS BACILLUS TERRAE 750ML 2020
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Description
CATENA ZAPATA MALBEC ADRIANNA MUNDUS BACILLUS TERRAE is a premium red wine from the esteemed Mendoza region of Argentina. This Malbec features a rich flavor profile with notes of dark berries, plum, and hints of spice, influenced by the unique terroir of its high-altitude vineyards.
This wine pairs excellently with grilled meats, especially beef and lamb, as well as rich pasta dishes and aged cheeses. Its robust character complements hearty meals and brings out the flavors in savory dishes.
Expert Reviews
From the 1.4ha vineyard at almost 1,3900m elevation, this 100% Malbec is intensely fragrant and floral on the nose with milk chocolate and pink flowers. So lovely, smooth, silky and chalky, a subtle and satisfying balance between lively acidity, concentrated fruit and knitted tannin structure. Ripe but controlled, gorgeous salinity and spice throughout as well as pure blackcurrant and cherry fruit. Savoury aspects dominate the finish but this has a lot to like and feels well constructed with a juicy core. A gorgeous wine with serious ageing potential. The long finish makes you want another glass straight away. Ageing 18 months in French oak barrels. Winemaker Alejandro Vigil.
Tasting the 2020 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae next to the 2019 showed a different aromatic profile of darker fruit, denoting ripeness and sun. The wine was still very young with a luxurious, creamy texture and mouthfeel. 2020 was an extremely dry year (70% lower than the average with just 282 liters!), and the grapes were picked two to three weeks earlier. It has a bright, saturated color and a heady nose with ripe berries and a spicy, smoky twist from 19 months in oak vats. It's medium to full bodied, with a soft texture and velvety tannins, sleek and seamless. 5,700 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021.