“The 2010 Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec is dark and brooding with an opaque glass-staining color. The sweet cassis and dark cherry reduction is ripe, concentrated and layered with exotic spices, kirsch liquor, fresh violets and dark chocolate. This is powerful and voluptuous with gorgeous round tannins that burst on the long, mouth-coating, supple finish. The Nicasia Vineyard is located in the La Consulta district of Mendoza, at an elevation of 3593 feet. The grapes for this wine are made from a meticulous vine selection from the best vineyard lots, and are carefully hand tended, producing extremely low yields resulting in limited production.”
— International Wine Report, Jun 2013

“Laser-like cassis and black cherry aromas come with an accent of toasted oak. A pure, well-balanced palate isn’t at all pushy or heavy, while snappy, fresh flavors of raspberry and spiced plum finish racy, toasty and the slightest bit herbal.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2015