“The 2016 Appellation Lunlunta Malbec had already been produced before the Appellation range was created. In 2016, they got lots of rain, and it was much colder than the average, so the grapes ripened slowly. This fermented in stainless steel for ten days, with a post-fermentation maceration of 16 days, followed by 12 months in oak barrels, mostly French, but with some 15% of them made of American oak. This has depth and complexity and is very classical but also clean and focused. This range would be like their village line, but they are sold at very low prices. They overdeliver.”
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2018

BEST VALLEY CHOICE LUNLUNTA: “This wine displays the friendly nature of malbecs grown in the traditional Lunlunta zone in the heart of Luján de Cuyo, but the Catena team has learned to overcome its fear of the ripeness the area is known for by harvesting a bit earlier for more freshness. You can taste that here in the ramped-up liveliness and freshness without giving up the smooth texture that’s so typical of wines from the area.”
— Patricio Tapia, Jun 2018