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Catena Alta

Catena Alta Malbec

Argentina, Mendoza

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.3

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

The Catena Alta Malbec from Argentina's Mendoza region is a bold and powerful expression of Malbec. On the palate, it displays intense aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and black cherry, with underlying layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and spice. The tannins are robust, giving the wine a full-bodied feel and a long finish. Its complexity and intensity make it an ideal pairing for grilled red meats, stews, and aged cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Catena Alta Malbec is a complex and bold red wine with aromas of ripe dark fruit, dried herbs, and subtle spicy notes.On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with a good balance of tannins and acidity. Flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum linger on the finish. This is a delicious wine with a long and persistent finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Petit Verdot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Catena Alta

Region: Mendoza

Mendoza is the largest wine-producing region in Argentina, located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its high-altitude vineyards, producing some of the country's most renowned wines. With a long history of winemaking, Mendoza is now one of the most important wine regions in South America. The territory of Mendoza can be divided into five large sub-regions, which give the varieties their particular characteristics: Valle de Uco GI, integrated by the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos; Primera Zona, which includes the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú; the Northern oasis (Lavalle and Las Heras), the East (San Martín, Rivadavia, Junín, Santa Rosa and La Paz) and the South (San Rafael, Malargüe and General Alvear), covering practically the entire provincial geography. Mendoza has been producing wine since the 16th century, when Spanish settlers first brought vines to the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of both red and white wines, with a focus on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés. In recent years, Mendoza has become a leader in sustainable winemaking, with many producers focusing on organic and biodynamic practices.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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