D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend

D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend

Don Domingo Vicente Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata's father, became one of Mendoza's largest vineyard owners and producers.

He was famous in the 1930s for his deep, dark red blend sold in the French-styled bistros of Buenos Aires—the Paris of South America—as the finest wine from the Mendoza region. Like his father before him, D.V. Catena fiercely believed that Argentine Malbec could make the best wines in Argentina.     

D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend is made to honor Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage. 

Wine Production

Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black fruit, flowers, and spice with a rich mouthfeel and wonderful finish. Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot gives volume and length.

Don Domingo Vicente Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata's father, became one of Mendoza's largest vineyard owners and producers.

He was famous in the 1930s for his deep, dark red blend sold in the French-styled bistros of Buenos Aires—the Paris of South America—as the finest wine from the Mendoza region. Like his father before him, D.V. Catena fiercely believed that Argentine Malbec could make the best wines in Argentina.     

D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend is made to honor Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage. 

Wine Production

Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black fruit, flowers, and spice with a rich mouthfeel and wonderful finish. Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot gives volume and length.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Angelica Vineyard, Adrianna Vineyard1992, El Cepillo Vineyard, La Piramide Vineyard: 1983
Soil composition:
Calcareous and Clay and alluvial
Training method:
VSP
Exposure:
Northern
Year vineyard planted:
1902

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Maceration length:
22
Varietal composition:
77% Malbec, 20% Bonarda, 3% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16 days
Maceration technique:
Punchdown and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12-14
Age of Aging Container:
1s, 2nd, 3rd
Length of bottle aging:
10

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.4 %
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L

About the Vineyard

Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.