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Catena Zapata - Argentino 2018

Argentina

Red

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95/100

Robert Parker

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97/100

James Suckling

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"This is a high-contrast Malbec, rich and energetic with crushed berries, as well as peaches and orange zest. Full body and supple tannins, but still fresh and lively. A little Semillon in these plots. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2020)

Features

Estate

Catena Zapata

Cuvée

Argentino

Vintage

2018

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape varieties

100 % Malbec

Terroirs

Soils composed of light gravels, silts and clays

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Traditional

Breeding

24 months in new French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.1%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Notes of black fruit and berries: blackcurrant, redcurrant, raspberry with a hint of roasting.

Mouth

Rich and supple

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with game, mature cheeses, teriyaki beef, cassoulet with duck confit...

Catena Zapata

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2021) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

I've had two very good vintages to compare Malbec Argentino, of which the 2018 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino feels a little riper than the 2019. There's a bit more Angelica in this blend, as it blends grapes from different parts of Mendoza that ferment with long macerations, around 30% whole bunches and aged in 500-liter oak barrels. Despite all this, it has contained ripeness, medium to full body with moderate alcohol and good freshness. It's a little more opulent than the Gualtallary wines, a little more powerful. 24,000 bottles produced. Bottled in November 2019.

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2020 guide) 97/100

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About the wine:

This is a high-contrast Malbec, rich and energetic with crushed berries, as well as peaches and orange zest. Full body and supple tannins, but still fresh and lively. Some Semillon in these plots. For drinking or cellaring.

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