"The Adrianna Vineyard River 2021, from a cold year when whole clusters fermented in concrete with a slightly shorter maceration and aging in a 2,000-liter oak cask and the rest in stainless steel, has its usual stony austerity. It has a moderate alcohol content of 13.4%, very high acidity (8.2!), and a low pH (3.37), incredible parameters of freshness. The wine was closed and took time to open up in the glass, revealing a very elegant and subtle personality, with the silky texture of very fine tannins, immaculate aromas and flavors, and a sense of harmony that was moving. It is a powerful but extremely elegant wine, with that rare combination of power and energy, a light, airy wine with ethereal, delicate, and refined qualities. This wine combines the freshness of the location and high altitude, the cool year, and the stony soils to produce a stunning Malbec that goes far beyond the grape variety. Bravo! 2024-2040" (Wine Advocate 2023)
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Eye
Deep, dark purple color, brilliant
Nose
Delicious, complex, and floral scents, fresh lavender and violet intertwine, giving way to sweet notes of leather, wild berries, and plum, captivating and seductive.
Mouth
Beautifully balanced, silky texture with polished tannins, very elegant expression of fruit: blackberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants mingle with licorice and violet, leading to a long, vibrant finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before serving, decant to enhance the flavor.
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a ribeye steak, thin slices of Wagyu beef, or on its own to appreciate all its nuances...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2023 guide) 100/100 (Exceptional!)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Adrianna Vineyard River 2021, from a cold year when whole clusters fermented in concrete with a slightly shorter maceration and aging in a 2,000-liter oak cask and the rest in stainless steel, has its usual stony austerity. It has a moderate alcohol content of 13.4%, very high acidity (8.2!) and low pH (3.37), incredible parameters of freshness. The wine was closed and took time to open up in the glass, revealing a very elegant and subtle personality, with the silky texture of very fine tannins, immaculate aromas and flavors, and a sense of harmony that was moving. It is a powerful but extremely elegant wine, with that rare combination of power and energy, a light, airy wine with ethereal, delicate, and refined qualities. This wine combines the freshness of the location and high altitude, the cool year, and the stony soils to produce a stunning Malbec that goes far beyond the grape variety. Bravo! 2024-2040
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 18,5+
Rated Recommended
About wine:
This wine is one of the most fragrant and floral Malbecs in the Adrianna range. It is already drinking very well and offers seductive notes of violet and wildflowers. The tannins are fine and powdery, and the acidity is vibrant. Very elegant. 2024-2040
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100
About wine:
The Malbec Adrianna Vineyard River 2021 comes from a small stony plot nestled in an old riverbed in Gualtallary, in the Uco Valley, at an altitude of 1,400 meters. It has been carefully aged for 16 months in oak barrels and concrete vats. It has a purple color with bright highlights. The nose offers seductive notes of sage and rocket, complemented by chamomile, lavender, and huacatay, against a backdrop of wild rose and crushed plums. This Malbec has a dry, crisp profile reminiscent of Pinot Noir, with a sense of nervousness and tension and a silky texture. Refreshing notes and juicy flow linger, creating a harmonious experience. This red wine combines precise harvest timing with a magnificent 2021 vintage that accentuates its primary profile. 2025-2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
A complete set of red fruits with a hint of black olives, spices, wet stones, and hibiscus. The palate is medium-bodied to full-bodied, very pure, transparent, and juicy. Very elegant and subtle, with a long finish. Very refined. Complex but discreet and Pinot-esque for a Malbec. 100% whole clusters. Drink now or cellar.
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