D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend

D.V. Catena Tinto Historico

Wine Description

Don Domingo Vicente Catena, Nicolas Catena Zapata's father, was famous in the 1930's for his deep dark red wine blend. This blend was sold in the French-styled bistros of Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America - as the finest wine from the Mendoza region. This wine, DV Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend, is made in honor of Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage. The 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.

Remington-Mendoza
Laura Catena sits at a table with a glass of wine
Malbec Grapes
Alejandro Vigil (Chief Winemaker) and Laura Catena Tasting
Malbec Clone in La Piramide Vineyard
Nicolás Catena
Bodega Catena Zapata
Bodega Catena Zapata
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Acclaim
“Historic because it includes 19% Bonarda alongside 75% Malbec, this is like the Italian influenced Mendoza blends of old, give or take the addition of 6% Petit Verdot, which brings more structure and a green streak to the party. Deeply coloured, intense and smooth, it has liquorice, black cherry and bramble fruit and a touch of cut grass.”
— Tim Atkin, MW, May 2020
“Wonderful aromas of dried strawberries, flowers and lemons. Full-bodied with a lovely, fluid center palate that is sweetly fruity and a long, long finish. Love this wine. 72 per cent malbec, 21 per cent bonarda and seven per cent petit verdot.”
— James Suckling, Mar 2019
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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
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Maceration length:
22
Varietal composition:
75% Malbec, 19% Bonarda, 6% 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
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.6 %
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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.

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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.