Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 8–25 years from the vintage release, showing exceptional aging potential.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, rich mushroom risotto
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Hailing from a specific parcel within the legendary Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, situated at an extreme altitude of almost 1,450 meters in the Uco Valley, Mundus Bacillus Terrae is a testament to the groundbreaking terroir research led by Laura Catena and the Catena Institute of Wine. The name, translating to 'elegant microbes of the earth,' pays homage to the complex network of rhizosphere bacteria that thrive in the vineyard's shallow, limestone-rich soils. These micro-organisms assist the vine roots in absorbing nutrients under high-altitude stress, resulting in a wine of extraordinary minerality, structural tension, and vibrant natural acidity. Fermented with native yeasts in concrete or oak foudres and aged in French oak, this single-parcel Malbec represents a paradigm shift in Argentine winemaking, showcasing a refined, intellectual style defined by floral aromatics, dark fruit, and chalky, fine-grained tannins.
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Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, the historic Catena Zapata estate is located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, and remains family-owned under the visionary leadership of Nicolás Catena Zapata and his daughter Laura. Renowned for pioneering high-altitude viticulture in the Andean foothills, the winery revolutionized Argentine winemaking by proving that world-class, age-worthy wines could be produced from extreme mountain terroirs. Their production philosophy focuses on meticulous parcel selection and soil-specific micro-vinifications, particularly within the acclaimed Adrianna Vineyard. Catena Zapata is celebrated globally for its profound, structured red wines, most notably its flagship Bordeaux-style blend, Nicolás Catena Zapata, and the highly expressive, mineral-driven Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec.