Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec 2021

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 (50% 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, oak treatment is decided according to the vintage characteristics.
• Varietal: 100% Malbec
• Alcohol: 13.9%
• Total Acidity: 7.3 grams/liter
• pH: 3.55
• Key Word Descriptors: Tight, high acidity, lots of tannins; ageability.