2017 · Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec

Bodega Catena Zapata is a large-scale, family-owned winery in Mendoza, Argentina, founded in 1902. It is renowned for pioneering high-altitude viticulture and reviving Malbec, with historic estate vineyards like Adrianna, called 'South America’s Grand Cru'. The family, now in its fourth generation, leads significant research through the Catena Institute of Wine, focusing on terroir and sustainability. While producing around 78 million bottles annually, it remains dedicated to quality, parcel-specific farming, and advancing Argentine wine globally.