Catena Zapata

Malbec Argentino

Malbec

Catena Zapata

Malbec Argentino

Malbec

The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is one of three high-end Malbecs first released by the winery in 2007. Like its siblings, the wine exemplifies Nicolás Catena’s success and pioneering research with the Malbec grape in Mendoza. The vines for Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino are carefully chosen from two of the winery’s best vineyard sites: the Adrianna and the Nicasia.

Tasting Notes

Intense nose of cassis, mocha and clove combine with flavors of dark berries, tobacco, spice and minerals in this elegant wine. The palate-staining finish lingers with a smooth and luxurious nature offering flavors of dark berry fruit.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with lamb chops, beef tenderloin, and goat cheese.

The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is one of three high-end Malbecs first released by the winery in 2007. Like its siblings, the wine exemplifies Nicolás Catena’s success and pioneering research with the Malbec grape in Mendoza. The vines for Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino are carefully chosen from two of the winery’s best vineyard sites: the Adrianna and the Nicasia.

Tasting Notes

Intense nose of cassis, mocha and clove combine with flavors of dark berries, tobacco, spice and minerals in this elegant wine. The palate-staining finish lingers with a smooth and luxurious nature offering flavors of dark berry fruit.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with lamb chops, beef tenderloin, and goat cheese.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Adrianna Vineyard and Nicasia Vineyard
Soil composition:
Sand
Training method:
VSP
Elevation:
3,540-4,500 feet
Vines/acre:
2200
Yield/acre:
0.4 - 0.8 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1992-1996
Harvest time:
April - March
First vintage of this wine:
2004

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
30 - 32
Varietal composition:
100% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Open Barriques and small tanks
Maceration technique:
Manual Punch Down
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225L
Type of oak:
French Oak
Length of aging before bottling:
24 months
Age of Aging Container:
New

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.72
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %