WINE DESCRIPTION

The Catena Family is entering its second century of winemaking in Mendoza, Argentina. Named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s youngest daughter, the Adrianna Vineyard is located at almost 5,000 feet elevation in Mendoza. The soils in this 1.4-hectare parcel are filled with scattered limestone and marine deposits that covered the region millions of years ago. The limestone layers are well-drained and particularly rich in rhizobacteria, the microorganisms that help vine roots withstand stress and absorb nutrients. Thus, the name «mundus bacillus terrae» or «elegant microbes of the earth».

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Fermentation: 75% starts fermentation in Concrete (60% to 80% whole cluster) and 25% is fermented in Oak Foudres (just juice).

Max. Ferm. Temp. 25-30° C, 8-13 days maceration.

Aging: 15-18 months in French oak barrel. 2-5 years 500 lts and 10+ years 2200 lts.

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 13.5%

Total Acidity: 7.4 grams/liter

pH: 3.5

Key Word Descriptors: Tight, high acidity, lots of tannins; ageability.

VINEYARD

Adrianna Vineyard: Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Parcel Name: Mundus Bacillus Terrae

Parcel Surface: 1,4 Hectares

Soil composition: Alluvial origin. Calcareus

Altitude: 4.560 ft (1.390 m) elevation