Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml - Argenita

Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml - Argenita

96 Points - James Suckling

The Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet Sauvignon is an acclaimed Argentine red wine with high ratings from critics, available for purchase from various online retailers. It is known for its structure, complexity, and notes of dark fruit, tobacco, and spices. 

The 2021 vintage of the Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet is a blend of approximately 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc grapes, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina, including Angélica Sur and La Pirámide.

The wine offers intense aromas of black cherry, cassis, and raspberry, with nuanced notes of roasted red pepper, graphite, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm, polished tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a long finish with hints of dark chocolate and dried herbs.

This wine has excellent structure and is expected to evolve beautifully, with a potential to age for 8–12 years.

Alc: 13.5%

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