2022 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec

No matter what the vintage, this wine is really more than 100 years old. It represents a family's journey to produce an Argentine Malbec that can stand with the great wines of the world.

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration (10 - 30% Whole Cluster) of 2-10 days at less than 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 17-28 days with a total maceration of approximately 25-38 days. Elevage: 15-18 months in French Oak barrel. First, second and third use barrels.

VINEYARDS

Old Vines from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica. The origins of the vines, which we call “The Catena Cuttings”, is a pre-phylloxeric Massale Selection from the Angélica Vineyard.

Harvest time varies depending on each lot's soil composition. Harvest time can vary by several weeks between one lot and another within the same vineyard.

Nicasia Vineyard: Named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s grandmother.

• Shallow loamy soil. Gravel on surface and topsoil.
• Location: La Consulta District, San Carlos Region, Mendoza, Argentina.
• Altitude: 3,593 ft (1,095 m) elevation.
• Planted in 1996 (20 years old vineyard).

Angélica Vineyard: Named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s mother.

• Soil: Adjacent to dry river bed. Light gravel, loam and clay.
• Location: Lunlunta District, Maipú Region, Mendoza, Argentina.
• Altitude: 3,018 ft (920 m) elevation.
• Planted in: Circa 1930 (90 years old vineyard)

REVIEWS

"A very well-made malbec with a mixture of red and black cherries, roasted spices and graphite. This is quite juicy and tight on the palate with good intensity and a fresh and flavorful finish. Drink now."

James Suckling 92 Points