Catena Appellation Lunlunta Malbec

Catena Appellation Lunlunta Malbec
Catena Appellation Lunlunta Malbec

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Catena Appellation Lunlunta Malbec

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized internationally for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture and in leading Argentina’s Malbec revolution. Lunlunta is an idyllic district of small orchards and tree-lined country roads, well known for its ancient Malbec vines and silty-clay soils. Lunlunta Malbec displays black and red berry aromatics, a lengthy mid-palate and ripe silky finish. This is Argentine Malbec at its best.

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Tasting Notes

The Lunlunta shows a deep violet color with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, with blueberries and blackberries notes and a touch of leather and cinnamon. The finish presents well integrated supple tannins with a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.

Food Pairing

The Catena Lunlunta  perfectly pairs with smoked meats and cheeses and equally well with braises, roasts or grilled meats and fowl. Perfect for a light dinner or a substantial meal, it is an extremely versatile wine that can be enjoyed with or without food.

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized internationally for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture and in leading Argentina’s Malbec revolution. Lunlunta is an idyllic district of small orchards and tree-lined country roads, well known for its ancient Malbec vines and silty-clay soils. Lunlunta Malbec displays black and red berry aromatics, a lengthy mid-palate and ripe silky finish. This is Argentine Malbec at its best.

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Tasting Notes

The Lunlunta shows a deep violet color with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, with blueberries and blackberries notes and a touch of leather and cinnamon. The finish presents well integrated supple tannins with a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.

Food Pairing

The Catena Lunlunta  perfectly pairs with smoked meats and cheeses and equally well with braises, roasts or grilled meats and fowl. Perfect for a light dinner or a substantial meal, it is an extremely versatile wine that can be enjoyed with or without food.

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“The 2021 Appellation Lunlunta Malbec was produced with grapes from vines planted in 1930 at 920 meters in altitude. It fermented with full malolactic and had an élevage of six to eight months in barrels, some 40% of them new. The cool year kept the alcohol to a moderate 13.5% with the depth and wisdom from old vines that somehow transmit a sense of harmony. This classical zone in Maipú produces traditional Malbecs with varietal typicity, floral with berries and herbs and a touch of sweet spices, fresh and balanced with some earthy rusticity and juicy fruit.”
Wine Advocate
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“The 2021 Malbec Catena Appellation Lunlunta from Luján de Cuyo was aged for eight months in a third new barrels. Dark purple in the glass. The nose presents notes of ripe plum, white pepper, syrup, tobacco and blackberry jam along with a touch of oak. Broad and creamy with precise freshness, it opens up to fill the mouth with flavors that last, as is generally true of Lunlunta reds.”
Vinous
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“This medium-bodied red has an intriguing smoky, graphite and clove undercurrent, with a lovely velvety texture. Reveals a core of loam-accented cherry and plum flavors, which linger nicely around polished tannins and a late flash of smoke.”
Wine Spectator

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Lunlunta
Vineyard size:
150 acres
Soil composition:
Sandy & loamy; 50% sand, 30% silt, 20% clay, 5% surface stones.
Training method:
VSP
Elevation:
2,785 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
2.8 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1930
Harvest time:
Late February
First vintage of this wine:
2006

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16 days
Fermentation temperature:
80 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
One year
Length of bottle aging:
10 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.45 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %