Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Malbec Argentino
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley / Lunlunta / Altamira)
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Method:
 
Cold maceration (5 days) then 12-day fermentation with 19–22 days post-fermentation maceration; some whole-cluster (≈20–30%); wild yeasts; aged ~12 months in French/500L oak barrels.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Saturated violet color; aromas of blackberries, violets, cocoa and dried herbs. Palate of ripe dark fruit, mocha and savory mineral notes, with fine-grained tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Grilled steak, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese-style char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, yakitori (chicken skewers).
Vineyard Info:
 
From Catena family high‑altitude estate vineyards (Nicasia, Angélica, Gualtallary, Lunlunta); crafted by Alejandro Vigil/Laura Catena from selections of old ungrafted Malbec vines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 95 points; James Suckling 97 points; Wine Spectator 94 points; Tim Atkin 94 points