2019 Bodegas Catena Zapata Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae Magnum

The famed Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary is perhaps the most studied vineyard in the world and is Catena's best vineyard for malbec. The vineyard is located at a respectable altitude of no less than 1480 meters. Only in this part (height and plot) can the Malbec vine absorb the optimal amount of nutrients, which ensures that this absolute grand cru among the Adriannas is remarkably expressive and distinctive. Since 2011, high-end Adrianna's have been produced under the name: Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae, the Adrianna Fortuna Terrae and the Adrianna River Stones.

The 2019 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae is lively and lively, beautifully structured and surprisingly fresh. The creamy and milky note when opening the (much too young bottle - this is almost baby murder) disappeared in the glass after a while and was replaced by fresher notes, almost citrus. At Catena Zapata they also made a selection of individual plants. They used a high percentage of full bunches and fermented it in concrete with native yeasts and aged it for 18 months in used oak barrels. This has to be one of the most beautiful vintages for the Mundus Bacillus Terrae. In November 2020, 5,500 bottles were filled. This is a great Malbec and the wine has received a whopping 98/100 Points from Parker and 97/100 James Suckling. Parker says, " The wine has ripeness but also the high acidity from the high-altitude vineyards that makes it very lively, beautifully textured, balanced and elegant. "

Bodega Catena Zapata is considered the flagship of Argentina's wineries. Robert Parker's statement says a lot: 'when all is said and done, Catena Zapata is the Argentina winery of reference, the standard of excellence'. The Mundus Bacillus Terrae and the Nicolas are the top wines and these 2 are not distributed through the regular importers but are distributed through the Place du Bordeaux where wine can happily buy.

This is a scarce 1.5 liter magnum in a beautiful box.