"Like most Catena Cabernet Sauvignons, Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is not a 100% varietal wine, but a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, as Cabernet Sauvignon alone is often not complete enough. The Cabernet Franc must have given it an extra kick, reinforcing the already fresh character of the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied, with plenty of fresh herbal aromas, and very fine, varietal tannins." (The Wine Advocate 2021) - Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Catena Zapata
Cuvée
Alta Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2019
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Alluvial, clayey, sandy soils, vines between 920 and 1,450 meters altitude, a blend of plots: La Piramide, Nicasia, and Domingo
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
12 to 18 months in 500L barrels
Alcohol content
13,7%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense purple colour, brilliant disk
Nose
Juicy scents of wild berries, licorice and spices, complemented by subtle notes of dried eucalyptus leaves.
Mouth
Velvety and deep, with firm, structured tannins, it offers flavors of blueberries, wild strawberries, licorice and fresh herbs, with a long, vibrant finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with quail stuffed with porcini mushrooms, duck breast, Brillat-Savarin...
Catena Zapata
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2021) 93/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Like most Catena Cabernet Sauvignons, Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is not a 100% varietal wine, but a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, as Cabernet Sauvignon alone is often not complete enough. The Cabernet Franc must have given it an extra kick, reinforcing the already fresh character of the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied, with many aromas of fresh herbs, and very fine, varietal tannins. 2021-2025
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2022) 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Nose of blackberries, wild raspberries, redcurrants, lemon leaves, licorice and dried spices. Medium-bodied, with firm, silky tannins. Very fine and precise. Fantastic freshness. For drinking or cellaring.
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