Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2042
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, rich mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata is celebrated as the pioneer that revolutionized modern Argentine winemaking and propelled Malbec onto the international stage. Located in Mendoza, the estate was transformed in the 1980s by third-generation vintner Nicolás Catena Zapata, who boldly advanced high-altitude viticulture along the Andean foothills, highlighted by the iconic Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary. Today, under the stewardship of Nicolás and his daughter Dr. Laura Catena, the winery unites traditional winemaking with groundbreaking soil and climate research via the Catena Institute of Wine. The estate is globally revered for its profound, terroir-driven expressions, exemplified by flagship cuvées such as Nicolás Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino, and the acclaimed Adrianna Vineyard parcel-specific bottlings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%