Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Catena Zapata |
Label Name: | Nicolas Zapata Cab Malbec |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Mendoza — Uco Valley (Gualtallary, Altamira, La Consulta) & Luján de Cuyo (Agrelo, Villa Bastías) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14.6% |
Grape(s): | 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% 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; Decanter 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 94; International Wine Review 95
Tasting Note
Dense black fruit (blackberry, cassis), violet, espresso, graphite, licorice and dark chocolate; savory spice, firm ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar/Manchego; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, miso-glazed eggplant.
Production Method
Destemmed whole-berry fermentations in 225–500L French oak foudres/barrels, wild yeasts, ~18 day ferment, malolactic in barrel, aged ~24 months in French oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata, family-owned since 1902. Nicolás Catena pioneered high-altitude Mendoza viticulture; 2005 fruit sourced from Adrianna, Domingo, La Pirámide and Nicasia vineyards. Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil.