Catena Zapata Adrianna Malbec Fortuna Terrae

Adrianna Fortuna Terrae comes from one of Argentina's most remarkable high-altitude regions – and you can taste it. Cool nights, intense sunshine, and deep clay soils at 1,300 meters create a Malbec unlike anything you'd find in the lowlands.

Fortuna Terrae – “Luck of the Soil” – is a small plot of land, just 5 hectares in size, within the Adrianna vineyard in Mendoza’s Gualtallary zone. Catena Zapata cultivates this block with a particular focus on soil health: native grasses, insects, birds, and mountain foxes are all part of the vibrant ecosystem surrounding the vines. This biodiversity is not accidental, but rather by design.

In the glass, the wine reveals the effects of high altitude on Malbec: dark blackberry and plum mingle with violets and a subtle hint of lavender. The acidity is vibrant and fresh, the tannins fine-grained and well-integrated. The finish is long and spicy, with a mineral note reminiscent of the clay soil.

• Food pairing: Lamb loin with herb crust, grilled beef fillet, mature Manchego cheese
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2035+