The single-varietal 2022 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec is deep garnet-purple in color. It comes bounding out with bold, lifted notes of plum preserves, wild blueberries, and Bing cherries, giving way to hints of violets, wild sage, and oolong tea, with a waft of iron ore. The medium-bodied palate is lively and bright with perfumed black-berry flavors, supported by ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and energetic.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Among the exceptional trio of Malbec bottlings from Adrianna Vineyard, I found the 2022 Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Mundus Bacillus Terrae to be the most complete and captivating. Starting with a dramatic, exotic, multidimensional and sophisticated nose, it presents an array of paradoxes that characterize the world's most intriguing wines: depth coupled with lift and elegance matched with assertion, all underpinned by a quiet, understated intensity that flows from the nose to the finish. A sleek, rich and polished palate transitions into a grippy, ultra-refined finish featuring well-measured tannins and remarkable length. I eagerly anticipate how this wine will evolve, and I have no doubt its trajectory will span at least two decades.

Matthew Luczy, www.robertparker.com

Tasted last July, they have simply changed their release through the Place from September to March, and this tasting confirms a beautiful vintage of Adrianna, goes long of rose petals and spices, fragrant fennel and cracked white pepper. 1.4ha of limestone soils at 1,390m elevation, Laura Catena director, Alejandro Vigil winemaker. Fermentation in concrete with 50% whole cluster, followed by ageing in 75% French oak barrels, 25% in large oak casks.

Gorgeous lifted and expressive scents on the nose, so clear and profound. Glossy and rich - thick and filling with a really chewy core and long length. But this has finesse - there’s no heaviness and you really feel the detail to the tannins and the fruit - red summer berries with touches of bramble fruit, violets, tobacco and cinnamon spice. I love the texture and the cooling freshness. Great acidity - it’s almost understated despite the concentration and confidence. A great food wine and lots of enjoyment to be had here. From a 1.4-hectare vineyard at almost 1,400m altitude. Director Laura Catena, winemaker Alejandro Vigil.

Georgina Hindle, www.decanter.com