Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec

Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec

Wine Description

In Burgundy, the Vins de Village are wines from grapes grown in the territory of certain villages that give their name to the appellation, such as Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, or Vosne-Romanée. The Village vineyards are small and often owned by siblings and cousins within the same family. This is due to the Napoleonic Code, which establishes that at a person's death, their land is divided equally among their heirs.

As a Latin country, Argentina shares the Napoleonic Code, and over half of the vineyards in Mendoza are less than four hectares in size and owned by multiple family members. Each village has its own culture with favorite foods, winemaking traditions, and distinctive flavors. Catena’s Appellation wines express the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of these local families. 

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Acclaim
This is spicy, with aromas of cedar and fresh dark fruit. The palette is delineated and vibrant, with forward profile and the delicate veil of fruit that characterizes higher-altitude vineyards. Concentrated, yet subtly expressive of its Uco origins. — James Suckling, May 2025
Originating from vines planted in 1996 in alluvial sandy clay soils, the 2023 Appellation La Consulta Malbec offers a savory, supple expression of Uco Valley Malbec. Black-fruited, spice-driven and elegantly creamy aromas introduce a svelte, polished palate that concludes with a saturated, fine-grained finish. — Wine Advocate, May 2025
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
La Consulta
Vineyard size
25 - 100 acres
Soil composition
Clay, Silt, and Sand
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
3,600 feet
Vines/acre:
2200
Yield/acre:
5-7 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Harvest time:
March - April
First vintage of this wine:
2006
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-80 °F
Maceration technique:
Delestage, Punchdown, and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Length of bottle aging:
8 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.3 %
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L