
- Robert Parker (RP) points 95
- Vinous points
Catena Zapata - Nicolas Catena Zapata - Malbec Blend
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Price
€114.00 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
2020 was a very dry and low-yielding year, with 20% to 30% less crop, and the grapes were picked early. The 2020 Nicolás Catena Zapata was produced with a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 21% Malbec, higher in Franc than ever, for the first time more than Malbec, to compensate for the warm and dry conditions. The wine is ripe and very peppery. It matured in new and second-use French oak barrels for 18 months. It was a healthy crop with concentration and ripeness, and the wine comes through as powerful and quite classical, still a little oaky, with power and balance.
More information
Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Catena Zapata
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Mendoza
Technical
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
- 2025 - 2031
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Catena Zapata is a renowned producer of Malbec Blend wines, located in the Mendoza region of Argentina. The winery was founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, who brought with him a passion for winemaking and a desire to create world-class wines in Argentina. Over the years, the winery has become known for its commitment to quality and innovation, and has played a key role in elevating the reputation of Argentine wines on the global stage. Today, the winery is run by third-generation vintner Nicolas Catena Zapata, who has continued his family's legacy of excellence and has helped to establish Catena Zapata as one of the most respected wine producers in the world.
The Malbec Blend is one of the winery's signature wines, and is made from a blend of Malbec grapes sourced from some of the best vineyards in the Mendoza region. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, which gives it a rich, complex flavour profile that is both elegant and powerful.
The wine is deep ruby in colour, with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long, lingering finish.
Overall, the Catena Zapata Malbec Blend is a wine of exceptional quality and complexity, and is a testament to the winery's commitment to excellence. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a hearty meal, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
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Behind the bottle
Producer
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…
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Mendoza
Mendoza is Argentina's premier wine region, located in the western part of the country at the foothills of the Andes Mountains. This high-altitude desert region accounts for approximately 70% of Argentina's wine production and…
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