"The Catena Alta Malbec 2019 transported me into the spirit of the 2016, two fresh vintages. It is a blend of grapes from different vineyards that were harvested at different times to ensure optimal natural acidity and moderate alcohol levels. Whole berries are hand-loaded into small-format fermentation tanks and 225-500-liter barrels. The wine is precise, clean, floral and very elegant, a little closed at first. The palate reveals a very fine thread, satiny tannins and lively acidity with hints of blood orange. This is a phenomenal wine". (The Wine Advocate 2022) - Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Catena Zapata
Cuvée
Alta Malbec
Vintage
2019
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
Alluvial, clayey, sandy soils, vines between 920 and 1,450 meters above sea level, a blend of parcels: Angélica, La Piramide, Nicasia, and Adrianna.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,9%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, brilliant crimson with dark highlights
Nose
Intense, concentrated scents of black cherry, plum, fresh rose and violet, subtly aniseed-flavored.
Mouth
Velvety feel, delicate, fine-grained tannins, nice structure, tasty, ripe, slightly jammy aromas, long, elegant finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with eggplant curry, duck à l'orange, grilled pork skirt steak with chanterelle fricassee...
Catena Zapata
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Catena Alta Malbec 2019 transported me into the spirit of the 2016, two fresh vintages. This is a blend of grapes from different vineyards that were harvested at different times to ensure optimal natural acidity and moderate alcohol levels. Whole berries are hand-loaded into small-format fermentation tanks and 225-500-liter barrels. The wine is precise, clean, floral and very elegant, a little closed at first. The palate reveals a very fine thread, satiny tannins and lively acidity with hints of blood orange. A phenomenal wine. 2021-2026
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Nose of violet, purple plum, redcurrant, nutmeg, lemon zest, walnut and star anise. Medium-bodied, with firm, very fine tannins. Vibrant and energetic. Lots of tension. Long. For drinking or cellaring.
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