{"product_id":"2019-bodegas-catena-zapata-adrianna-mundus-bacillus-terrae-magnum","title":"2019 Bodegas Catena Zapata Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Bodegas Catena Zapata Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae Magnum is a benchmark high-altitude Malbec from one of Argentina’s most storied single vineyards. Sourced from a tiny parcel within the famed Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary at 1,480 meters above sea level, this wine captures Malbec at its most precise, aromatic and mineral-driven. Bottled in an impressive 1.5L magnum and presented in a beautiful box, it is both a collector’s piece and a profound expression of modern Argentine fine wine, with near-perfect scores from leading critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 Mundus Bacillus Terrae shows a deep, vibrant purple-ruby hue with a youthful, almost electric rim, hinting at its concentration and energy. The nose evolves quickly: an initial creamy, lactic note in very young bottles gives way to lifted aromas of blackberries, blueberries and ripe plum, wrapped in violet, graphite and subtle crushed rock. With air, more complex nuances emerge—citrus zest, wild herbs, black tea and a cool, stony minerality that speaks clearly of its high-altitude origin.\n\nOn the palate, this is a structured yet supremely elegant Malbec: medium to full-bodied with great tension, high natural acidity and ultra-fine, chalk-dust tannins. Intense dark berry and black cherry fruit is layered with cocoa nib, licorice, blood orange and a saline, limestone-driven edge that lengthens the finish. Despite its depth, the wine feels incredibly fresh and alive, with a long, precise and almost vertical finish. Still very young, especially in magnum, it will reward patient cellaring; expect it to evolve beautifully over 15–20+ years, gaining complexity and silkiness as the tannins resolve and the mineral notes become even more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from a specific micro-parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, at 1,480 meters in the Uco Valley, Mendoza—one of the highest and most closely studied vineyards in the world. Here, cool mountain temperatures, intense sunlight and extremely poor, calcareous soils with abundant stones and chalk create a marginal, low-yield environment where Malbec vines can access a unique profile of minerals and nutrients. Grapes are hand-harvested in small boxes, with rigorous selection in the vineyard and at the winery. In 2019, a high proportion of whole clusters was used, and fermentation took place in concrete with native yeasts to preserve purity and terroir expression. The wine was then aged for around 18 months in used oak barrels, emphasizing texture and finesse rather than overt wood character, before bottling in limited quantities—only about 5,500 bottles produced, with an even smaller share in magnum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a refined, terroir-driven Malbec that deserves thoughtful pairings and careful service. It shines alongside high-quality grilled or roasted meats—Argentine beef, dry-aged ribeye, lamb racks and game—while its freshness and minerality also work beautifully with mushroom dishes, truffle-infused preparations, slow-braised short rib or duck with berry or citrus accents. Mature hard cheeses and aged Gouda or Comté are excellent partners. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F); given its youth and concentration, decanting is recommended—at least 1–2 hours for early drinking, and even longer for maximum aromatic complexity, especially from magnum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatena Zapata is widely regarded as Argentina’s flagship winery and a global reference for high-altitude viticulture. Founded in 1902, the family estate was revolutionized under Nicolás Catena, who pushed plantings ever higher into the Andes and championed the idea that Mendoza’s mountain terroirs could produce world-class wines to rival the best of Europe. The Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary is the jewel in the crown, often described as a South American ‘grand cru’ and the subject of ongoing scientific research. Wines like Mundus Bacillus Terrae, bottled in tiny quantities and sold via the prestigious Place de Bordeaux, have earned stellar scores from critics such as Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and James Suckling, cementing Catena Zapata’s status as the standard-bearer for Argentine Malbec on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catena Zapata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251813372241,"sku":"GCW-ZAPA-19607-2","price":585.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Bodegas_Catena_Zapata_Adrianna_Mundus_Bacillus_Terrae_Magnum.png?v=1783441591","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-bodegas-catena-zapata-adrianna-mundus-bacillus-terrae-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}