The 2021 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec represents the pinnacle of high-altitude winemaking from Argentina's legendary Adrianna Vineyard at nearly 5,000 feet elevation. This extraordinary Malbec showcases the unique terroir discovered by Nicolás Catena, where extreme altitude and limestone soils create wines of remarkable complexity and elegance. The wine displays intense dark fruit aromas of blackberry and plum, complemented by floral violet notes and mineral undertones that reflect the vineyard's distinctive microbiology.

Composition: 100% Malbec from the Adrianna Vineyard
Sourced from vines planted in calcareous soils with unique bacterial terroir
Winemaking: Traditional fermentation with careful extraction to preserve elegance
Aging: French oak aging enhances structure while maintaining fruit purity

Wine Critic Reviews

Falstaff (98): Bright, dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening at the rim. Black forest berry fruit, in the background lavender and candied violets, a hint of blackberries and dark currants, nuances of fine oak, with tobacco. Complex, finely spiced, plums, nougat and ripe tannins on the palate, fine, vivid acidity, mineral and salty on the long finish, still needs a good five years until it is ready to drink. A vin of the guard.