Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae

Wine Description

Fortuna Terrae means luck of the land in Latin, and indeed, the vines from this parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard are lucky. The loamy soils are home to many varieties of native grasses which prevent erosion and attract benefic insects, singing birds and mountain foxes. Because of the freshness imparted by the deep soils and high altitude, the wines of Fortuna Terrae have optimal acidity and delicate flower aromas. It is best to enjoy this wines a few years or decades after harvest.

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Acclaim
“100% Malbec from their ‘Fortuna Terrae’ plot in the Adrianna Vineyard located at around 4,480 feet. This wine is an ideal specimen for displaying the potential elegance of Malbec when grown under certain conditions. Pristine blueberry fruit with a mixture of violets and spices on the nose with complex flavors of forest floor and black fruit on the palate that was knitted together with fine tannins.”
— Forbes, Oct 2021
“A complex, attractive nose soars out of the glass offering grilled meat, mulberry preserves, black currants and thyme. Beautifully balanced, the soaring freshness accompanied by supple, finessed tannins makes this wine feel almost medium in body - an impressive feat for a 14% abv wine. Integrated oak nuances of coffee and dark chocolate add intrigue and a welcome hint of dryness on the lingering, scented finish. This is beguiling in its precision.”
— ChristyCanterbury.com, Aug 2021
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Gualtallary
Vineyard name
Adrianna Vineyard
Vineyard size
296 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous and Silty-Loam
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
4,400 feet
Vines/acre:
1800
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1992
Harvest time:
3rd week of april
First vintage of this wine:
2011
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
8-12
Varietal composition:
100% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Barriques
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16 days
Fermentation temperature:
77-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 L - 500 L - 2200 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two years
Length of bottle aging:
24 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.63
Acidity:
7 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L