Bodega Catena Zapata : "Catena Alta" Malbec 2018

Bodega Catena Zapata produces a fine, complex and refined Argentinian red wine

The estate

In 1902, the pioneering Nicola Catena founded the Bodega Catena Zapata and planted his first plot of Malbec vines in the exceptional vineyards of Mendoza in Argentina.

This family-owned estate, constantly seeking excellence, experienced a new boom when it was taken over in the 1960s by Nicolás Catena Zapata. Wishing to revolutionise the production methods of Argentinian wines, Nicolás Catena Zapata was inspired by the vinification of Napa Valley wines and revealed new high-altitude terroirs in order to enhance the expression of the grape varieties.

Nicknamed "The Grand Cru of South America", Bodega Catena Zapata is an international major name recognised by critics for the finesse and elegance of its Argentinian wines.

The vineyard

Catena Alta Malbec 2018 by Bodega Catena Zapata is a Mendoza wine that stems from a patchwork of plots with soils composed of, depending on the terroir, silty clay, gravel or limestone.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were harvested at different times depending on the plots, so as to guarantee that the harvested grapes had reached optimum ripeness. Fermentation in whole bunches with wild yeasts, in small fermentation tanks as well as in 225 to 500-litre barrels. Vinification by plot. Fermentation and cold maceration lasted 28 to 30 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels with stirring of the lees to reduce SO2 levels. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.

Blend

Malbec (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for "Catena Alta" Malbec 2018 from Bodega Catena Zapata

Tasting

This fine Argentinian wine exhibits an alluring elegance and aromatic complexity.

Storage

This red wine can be enjoyed today, and can be laid down until 2030-2040 to reveal its full aromatic range.