Catena Zapata
Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata
4.8
Expert Rating
4.5
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This intense and complex red blend from Catena Zapata is a powerhouse of flavor. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, that have been aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. The nose is intense and complex, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, tobacco, leather, and a hint of spice. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with flavors of dark fruit, baking spices, and a hint of smokiness. The tannins are firm and ripe, leading to a long, elegant finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata offers a nose of blackberry, dark cherry, and blueberry, along with hints of baking spices, coffee, and toasted oak.On the palate, it is full-bodied and dense, with ripe, velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. A complex and powerful wine, it is an excellent expression of the Malbec grape in Mendoza, Argentina.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2037
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Catena Zapata
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
4.5
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