| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Catena Zapata |
| Label Name: | Argentino Malbec (2024 Release) |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Region: | Mendoza — Uco Valley (Adrianna & Nicasia vineyards) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14% |
| Grape(s): | 100% Malbec |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+ (Jay Miller, Dec 27, 2007). Falstaff 93 (2025 tasting). multiple high scores from international critics
Tasting Note
Deep violet hue; concentrated black cherry, blackberry and cassis with mocha, clove, violet and tobacco notes. Mineral and dark chocolate undertones, ripe tannins and a long, palate-staining finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu pork, Cantonese braised beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Malbec from selected blocks; 20% whole-cluster, indigenous yeast fermentations in small French oak barriques; 24 months in 100% new French oak; unfined and unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata — a pioneering family winery founded by Nicolás Catena; known for high-altitude Mendoza vineyards and advancing Argentine Malbec since early 20th century.
Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec (2024 Release) 2004
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