2020 Catena Zapata Adrianna Fortuna Terrae Malbec
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S$16299
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- 2+ for S$15999 each
Vintage: 2020
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentine
Winemaker Notes
The 2020 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec is a stunning high-altitude wine from Gualtallary that showcases both power and finesse. It opens with expressive aromas of wild berries, cassis, and plum, interwoven with herbal notes of thyme, oregano, and lavender that reflect the native vegetation of its deep loamy soils. On the palate, it is concentrated and beautifully structured, with fine-grained, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity that lend freshness and precision. The wine’s mineral backbone and floral lift add complexity, while the finish is long, elegant, and persistent. This vintage demonstrates remarkable balance and is approachable now with decanting, yet has the structure to evolve gracefully for at least another decade.
About Winery
Bodega Catena Zapata, founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena in Mendoza, Argentina, is one of the country’s most influential wineries. Initially rooted in traditional Italian winemaking, the estate was transformed under Nicolás Catena Zapata, who introduced modern techniques and championed Malbec at high altitudes in the Andean foothills. His pioneering work in the 1980s and 1990s—exploring extreme terroirs like the Adrianna Vineyard at nearly 5,000 feet—helped elevate Argentine wine to global recognition. Today, the winery remains family-run, with Nicolás’s daughter Laura Catena continuing the legacy, and it is celebrated for its role in resurrecting Malbec and establishing Argentina as a world-class wine region.
Winemaker Notes
The 2020 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec is a stunning high-altitude wine from Gualtallary that showcases both power and finesse. It opens with expressive aromas of wild berries, cassis, and plum, interwoven with herbal notes of thyme, oregano, and lavender that reflect the native vegetation of its deep loamy soils. On the palate, it is concentrated and beautifully structured, with fine-grained, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity that lend freshness and precision. The wine’s mineral backbone and floral lift add complexity, while the finish is long, elegant, and persistent. This vintage demonstrates remarkable balance and is approachable now with decanting, yet has the structure to evolve gracefully for at least another decade.
About Winery
Bodega Catena Zapata, founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena in Mendoza, Argentina, is one of the country’s most influential wineries. Initially rooted in traditional Italian winemaking, the estate was transformed under Nicolás Catena Zapata, who introduced modern techniques and championed Malbec at high altitudes in the Andean foothills. His pioneering work in the 1980s and 1990s—exploring extreme terroirs like the Adrianna Vineyard at nearly 5,000 feet—helped elevate Argentine wine to global recognition. Today, the winery remains family-run, with Nicolás’s daughter Laura Catena continuing the legacy, and it is celebrated for its role in resurrecting Malbec and establishing Argentina as a world-class wine region.
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