Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Estiba Reservada
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo; some lots from Adrianna/Gualtallary, Uco Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critically well-regarded: James Suckling ~95–96, Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate ~95; Wine Spectator in the low-90s. Frequently cited for long aging potential (15–20 years) and listed as Catena's historic parcel/‘Parcelas Históricas’ bottling

Tasting Note
Deep violet with ruby hues. Intense aromas of ripe cassis, cedar, tobacco, mint, eucalyptus and sweet spice. Concentrated palate of red and black fruit, black pepper, vanilla and toasted oak; long, elegant finish with round, silky tannins.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheeses and Argentine asado; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or teriyaki-grilled beef, Sichuan-style beef, mushroom-based stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Zapata-selected plants; ~28 days skin maceration; fermented with selected yeasts; matured ~18 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Catena Zapata, a pioneering Mendoza family estate (Nicolás Catena), focuses on high-altitude parcels and clonal selection. Estiba Reservada is a historic 'Zapata' parcel selection; Alejandro Vigil oversees winemaking.