Catena Zapata - Catena Alta - Malbec

94 RP Points
93 RP Points
93 RP Points
Catena Zapata - Catena Alta - Malbec - 2017 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Catena Zapata - Catena Alta - Malbec

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Provenance
Type
Red
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Region
Producer
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Grapes
ABV
14%
Serving
15° - 18° C
Food Pairings
LambBeefVenisonGame BirdsMushroomsBlue CheeseCharcuterie and Cured MeatsTomato-Based DishesGrilled VegetablesManchegoComté Cheese
Key Characteristics
Full-bodiedMineralMedium(+) alcoholMedium acidityDryMedium intensity

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Catena Zapata

Catena Zapata

Catena Zapata is based in Agrelo, in the Mendoza region of Argentina. The producer specializes in red wines, drawing from vineyard sites in both the Agrelo and Tupungato appellations, two of Mendoza's most recognized areas for quality viticulture.

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Catena Zapata is based in Agrelo, in the Mendoza region of Argentina. The producer specializes in red wines, drawing from vineyard sites in both the Agrelo and Tupungato appellations, two of Mendoza's most recognized areas for quality viticulture.

Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards benefit from significant diurnal temperature variation, which allows grapes to develop concentration while maintaining freshness and acidity. The region's terroir is particularly well-suited to Malbec, which has become Argentina's signature variety. Catena Zapata's current range focuses on this strength, with offerings that span different quality tiers and vineyard designations.

The producer's lineup centers on Malbec across multiple expressions, including bottlings under the Argentino and Catena Alta labels. Reserve selections, such as the Estiba Reservada from Agrelo, incorporate Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot alongside Malbec, reflecting the broader portfolio of Bordeaux varieties cultivated in the region.

Catena Zapata