Catena Zapata Adrianna Malbec Fortuna Terrae

The Adrianna Fortuna Terrae comes from one of the most remarkable high-altitude sites in Argentina – and you can taste it. Cool nights, intense sunlight, and deep clay soils at 1,300 meters shape a Malbec that differs from everything known from the lowlands.

The Fortuna Terrae – "Fortune of the Soil" – is a parcel of only 5 hectares in the Adrianna vineyard in Mendoza's Gualtallary zone. Catena Zapata manages this block with special attention to soil health: native grasses, insects, birds, and mountain foxes are part of the living ecosystem around the vines. This biodiversity is no coincidence, but a program.

In the glass, the wine shows what altitude does to Malbec: dark blackberry and plum meet violets and a subtle hint of lavender. The acidity is present and fresh, the tannins fine-grained and well-integrated. The finish is long, spicy, with a mineral note reminiscent of the clay soil.

• Food pairing: Rack of lamb with herb crust, grilled beef fillet, ripe Manchego
• Temperature: 16–18 °C