Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, River Stones Malbec 2020
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety Malbec
Vintage 2020
ABV 14%
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec 2020, Premium River Stones Malbec from Uco Valley, Argentina
Discover the exquisite Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec 2020, a luxurious and aromatic red wine crafted from grapes grown on an ancient riverbed in Mendoza’s prestigious Uco Valley. This single-parcel Malbec, sourced from the famous Adrianna Vineyard in the Gualtallary District, showcases the unique terroir of stony, alluvial soils covered with oval white river stones. The natural heat retention and extreme temperature fluctuations of this vineyard create an ideal environment for producing intensely rich and floral Malbec wines.
Meticulously fermented using 50% whole cluster cold maceration in French oak barrels and foudres, this wine boasts smooth, lengthy tannins, metallic undertones, and an exuberant floral aroma. Aged 18-21 months in French oak barrels, the River 2020 Malbec can be enjoyed now or cellared for decades.
Key Features:
• 100% Malbec from Adrianna Vineyard’s River Stones parcel (2.6 hectares)
• Grown in alluvial soil with white calcium carbonate-covered stones.
• Elevation: 1,366 metres (4,482 feet) in Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
• Fermentation in 225L oak barrels and 500L French oak fermenters
• Aged 18-21 months in 1-2 year old French oak barrels
• Wild yeast fermentation, with cold maceration and whole cluster inclusion
Perfect for Malbec enthusiasts seeking a rich, floral, and luxurious river stones Malbec wine from Argentina’s Uco Valley.
A Legacy of Excellence from Mendoza, Argentina
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, the Catena Zapata winery has remained family-owned for over four generations. As one of the few major Argentine wine producers still in Argentine hands, the Catena family has played a key role in shaping the future of winemaking in South America.
In the 1980s, Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata transformed the industry by pioneering high-altitude vineyards in the Andes foothills of Mendoza. His groundbreaking work, especially with Malbec, put Argentine wines on the global map. By the mid-1990s, his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, joined the mission, continuing the family’s tradition of innovation and excellence.
Today, Catena Zapata holds more 100-point wine ratings than any other winery in South America and is globally recognised for quality and sustainability. Certified by Bodegas de Argentina, the winery also leads in research on terroir, soil, and historic grape clones.
