2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 2200
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Extensive cold maceration with 60–80% whole clusters for 5–10 days below 10°C; fermentation around 12–22 days; total maceration approximately 10–15 days; élevage for 18–21 months in French-oak, 2,200-liter foudres more than 10 years old.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Extensive cold maceration with 50% whole clusters for 5–10 days below 10°C; fermentation around 12–22 days; total maceration approximately 10–15 days; élevage for 18–21 months in French oak using one- and two-year-old barrels, with 500-liter foudres also specified.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration with 50% whole clusters; fermentation in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters for 17–22 days; maximum fermentation temperature 25–30°C; maceration 10–15 days; aging for 18–21 months in one- to two-year-old French-oak barrels; 500-liter foudres are also specified.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration with 50% whole clusters; fermentation in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters for 17 days; maximum fermentation temperature 25–30°C; maceration 10–15 days; aging for 20 months in one- to two-year-old French-oak barrels; 500-liter foudres are also specified.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters for 17 days; maximum fermentation temperature 25–30°C; maceration 10–15 days; aging for 20 months in French-oak barrels, with oak treatment decided according to vintage characteristics; 500-liter foudres are also specified.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters for 17 days; maximum fermentation temperature 25–30°C; maceration 10–15 days; aging for 20 months in French-oak barrels, with oak treatment decided according to vintage characteristics; 500-liter foudres are also specified.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Soil Alluvial origin; white stones covered by calcium carbonate; ancient riverbed
Elevation 1366.0 meters
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, River parcel, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation in 225-liter oak barrels and 500-liter French-oak roll-fermenters for 17 days; maximum fermentation temperature 25–30°C; maceration 10–15 days; aging for 20 months in French-oak barrels, with oak treatment decided according to vintage characteristics; 500-liter foudres are also specified.
Tasting Notes Floral, exuberant, lengthy, smooth tannins, metallic
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Ruta Nacional 9, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 261 4200214
Email
Owner
Nicolás Catena Zapata Family