Bodega Catena Zapata River Stones Vino De Parcela Adrianna Vineyard Malbec 2017

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

This is a 2017 barrel sample of the Catena Zapata Adriana River Stones. On the nose; ruby dark currants/cassis, dark rich soils, dry stones & crush rocks, blackberries, blue fruits, blackberries, black plum, dark chocolate baking bar, herbal notes, vanilla, lavender & violets. On the palate; the body is beautifully full. Tannins are dry, rounded, tarry and sticky. Big structure, huge tension, great length and good potential balance. Ruby dark currants/cassis, dark rich soils, dry stones & crush rocks, blackberries, blue fruits, blackberries, black plum, some creamy raspberries on the edges, dark chocolate baking bar, herbal notes, dry river stones, crushed dry rock powder, loamy dry top soil, leather, coffee grounds, vanilla, lavender & violets. Good acidity. The finish is very dry tannins and earth. It’s expected as its still in barrel but shows a lot of promise. Photos of; their beautiful and spotless barrel room, our host getting us barrel samples, a layered look at the soil structure of the Adriana River Stones Vineyard and Bodega Catena Zapata.

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