Catena Zapata - Nicolas Catena Zapata - Malbec Blend
96 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
Catena Zapata - Nicolas Catena Zapata - Malbec Blend
96 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
Regular price€136.80
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Nicolas Catena Zapata is a classic wine in Argentina. With its first vintage in 1997, it has always been Catena’s response to the great cabernets of the world. In this case, it has 50% cabernet sauvignon plus malbec and other varieties such as cabernet franc, petit verdot, and merlot. When we consider that this is 50% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc, it’s normal that there are lots of herbal and tobacco notes here. A wine with powerful red fruits, juicy acidity, and tremendous potential for aging in the bottle
Nicolas Catena Zapata is a classic wine in Argentina. With its first vintage in 1997, it has always been Catena’s response to the great cabernets of the world. In this case, it has 50% cabernet sauvignon plus malbec and other varieties such as cabernet franc, petit verdot, and merlot. When we consider that this is 50% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc, it’s normal that there are lots of herbal and tobacco notes here. A wine with powerful red fruits, juicy acidity, and tremendous potential for aging in the bottle
The 2018 Nicolás Catena Zapata was produced with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary (Adrianna vineyard, with the Cabernet Sauvignon, interplanted with some Cabernet Franc) and 35% Malbec from Altamira (Nicasia vineyard).
They no longer use grapes from Agrelo, and this is also a lot higher in Malbec than in other recent vintages. So, it has a very different profile, a change that started in 2017, with more contained ripeness and more freshness, and the wine is intense, keeping some of the Cabernet character (tobacco, blackberries) and the floral notes from Malbec.
It comes through as balanced and harmonious, with very fine tannins and a long finish and perfect ripeness.
Type: |
Red |
Country: |
Argentina |
Region: |
Mendoza |
Producer: |
Bodega Catena Zapata |
Grapes/Blend: |
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
Pairing Sugesstions: |
Grilled Meats, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Cheese and Charcuterie Boards, Pasta Dishes, Tomato-Based Dishes, Salads, Manchego, Cheddar, Chocolate |
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