2024 Malbec

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)

"This shows expressive red and dark fruit, tapenade and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is plush and round with fine-grained tannins and a clean, satisfying finish."

91 Points, James Sucking

“Nicolás Catena Zapata is justly credited with putting Argentinean wines on the world map—by the best expedient of focusing entirely on quality. It’s great to know he has started a wine dynasty, too.”

Jancis Robinson