Catena Zapata
Nicasia Vineyard
Catena Zapata
Nicasia Vineyard
The Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec is one of the three top-tier Malbecs first released by the winery in 2007. The wine exemplifies Nicolas Catena’s success and pioneering research with the Malbec grape in Mendoza. A meticulous vine selection identifies the Zapata vines for this wine. The Nicasia Vineyard, named after Nicolas Catena's grandmother, is a small, specially selected number of rows in Lot 1 of the Catena family’s Altamira Vineyard. Planted in 1996, the Malbec vines are on their own rootstock and part of a massal population from the Catena family’s historic, 80-year-old Angelica vineyard.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of black and red currant fruit, licorice and graphite lead to a velvety and seamless wine with flavors of dark berries, licorice, chocolate and spiced cake. The finish is long and supple with a vibrant streak of fruit flavor that carries throughout.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with roasted veal, shiitake mushrooms, and beef tenderloin.
The Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec is one of the three top-tier Malbecs first released by the winery in 2007. The wine exemplifies Nicolas Catena’s success and pioneering research with the Malbec grape in Mendoza. A meticulous vine selection identifies the Zapata vines for this wine. The Nicasia Vineyard, named after Nicolas Catena's grandmother, is a small, specially selected number of rows in Lot 1 of the Catena family’s Altamira Vineyard. Planted in 1996, the Malbec vines are on their own rootstock and part of a massal population from the Catena family’s historic, 80-year-old Angelica vineyard.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of black and red currant fruit, licorice and graphite lead to a velvety and seamless wine with flavors of dark berries, licorice, chocolate and spiced cake. The finish is long and supple with a vibrant streak of fruit flavor that carries throughout.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with roasted veal, shiitake mushrooms, and beef tenderloin.
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