Catena Zapata - Malbec Argentino 2022 (750ml)
Price: $104.99
| Producer | Catena Zapata |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Varietal | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 7741 |
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Aromas of cassis, blackberries, and distinct notes of earth. Gripping flavors of mocha, dark berries, minerality, and spice blend with lightly saline notes and velvety tannins.
Catena Zapata Description
Nicolás Catena’s dream was to make Argentine wines that could stand with the best in the world. He knew he needed to grow fruit of unprecedented quality, with a level of concentration, complexity, and balance never before seen in Argentina. Once each specific lot was identified and its potential revealed through row-by-row micro-vinification, Nicolás developed a plant-by-plant selection through which he could further enhance the characteristics of each lot. Today, the Zapata vines are specifically marked and meticulously cared for.
James Suckling: 98 Points
Elegant and perfumed nose with violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and touches of chiles, chocolate, cigar box and white pepper. Super juicy on the palate with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long finish. Drink or hold.
Wine Enthusiast: 94 Points
This refined Malbec boasts mulberry aromas and a delicate touch of clove on the nose. The palate is smooth and spiced, featuring juicy black fruit flavors wrapped in notes of vanilla bean and cinnamon. Optimal acidity elevates the dark cherry notes in a delightful, lingering finish.
Vinous: 93 Points
A blend of two origins - the warmer La Consulta and the cooler Paraje Altamira - the 2022 Malbec Argentino spent up to 12 months in French oak barrels. Purplish in hue, it reveals aromas of violets, plum and ripe dark fruit, alongside subtle smoky nuances. The oak is finely integrated, lending a creamy texture, plush tannins and a soft structure. This wine masterfully balances two distinct profiles - currently youthful yet velvety. It reinterprets the classic Mendoza Malbec style of the early 2000s.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2022 Malbec Argentino combines destemmed fruit from Lunlunta's Angélica Vineyard and Nicasia Vineyard in Altamira, and it was fermented with whole clusters. It leads with a rich, savory, black-fruited nose, introducing a similarly assertive and voluptuous palate. It concludes with a lush, staining and drying finish that retains the fine-grained precision that runs through the Catena Zapata roster.
