Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Catena Zapata |
Label Name: | Argentino Malbec |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Mendoza (Valle de Uco, Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, Gualtallary) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.6% |
Grape(s): | 100% Malbec |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93. (Approx
Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry with violet florals, cocoa, tobacco and slate minerality. Medium–full-bodied, fresh acidity and smooth tannins with a long, savory dark-fruit finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye/steak, roasted lamb, barbecued short ribs, empanadas, aged cheeses (cheddar, manchego); Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu/roast pork, teriyaki beef, Sichuan beef, yakitori and rich noodle dishes.
Production Method
Cold maceration (~5 days), fermentation ~12 days with 19–22 days post-fermentation maceration; some whole-cluster (≈20–30%); wild yeasts; aged 12–18 months in French oak (500L barrels).
Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata — four-generation Mendoza family winery emphasizing high‑altitude estate vineyards and research via the Catena Institute; Laura Catena leads the house.