Score: 98 James Suckling - 95 Robert Parker
No matter what the vintage, this wine is actually over 100 years old. It represents the journey undertaken by a family to produce an Argentine Malbec that could compete with the best wines in the world.
"The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 follows in the footsteps of 2019, early harvest and fermented with 100% full clusters in stainless steel with native yeasts and matured in oak vats and some barrels for 12 to 18 months. It is juicy, powerful and with abundant tannins and a slight earthiness. It is a little more voluptuous and mixes Angelica (Lunlunta) grapes and some Nicasia (Altamira). 45,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021." Luis Gutierrez - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker
"Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and cigar box. It is full-bodied, yet so elegant and weightless. Even, finely intertwined tannins. Beautiful, long finish. Try from 2024." james suckling
Data sheet
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Catena Zapata Winery
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Score 98 James Suckling - 95 Robert Parker
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red type
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Harvest 2020
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Malbec Varietal
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100% Malbec blend
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Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels
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Winemaker Alejandro Vigil - Ernesto Bajda
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Alcohol content 13.9%
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Angelica Vineyard Region (Lunlunta) and Nicasia Vineyard (Paraje Altamira)
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Service Temperature: 16 to 18° C
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Country Argentina
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Pairing Red Meats, Pork, Grilled, Smoked, Roast, Strong Cheese, Hard Cheese, Sauces With Onion, Mushrooms, Sauces With Black Pepper
