Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Catena Zapata |
Label Name: | Malbec Argentino 2012/2019 (Gift Box) 2-Pack |
Vintage: | MIXED |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Mendoza — Uco Valley (Adrianna/Gualtallary, Nicasia/Altamira, Angélica/Lunlunta) |
Volume: | 2x 750ml |
ABV: | 13.9-14.0% |
Grape(s): | 100% Malbec |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores — 2019: James Suckling 99; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96. 2012: James Suckling 98; Wine Advocate 94; Wine Spectator 92
Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruit (blackberry, cassis) with violets, mocha, black‑truffle and saline mineral notes; finely textured tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, Argentine asado, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/roast duck, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak.
Production Method
Approximately 20% whole‑cluster, 80% whole‑berry; 100% barrel fermentation in new French oak with wild yeasts; malolactic in barrel; aged ~18–24 months in French oak.
Vineyard Info
From Catena Zapata’s historic high‑altitude family vineyards (Adrianna, Nicasia, Angélica); Catena is a multigenerational Mendoza house pioneering altitude viticulture since early 1900s.