Catena Zapata Catena Malbec 2024 750ml - Argentina

Catena Zapata Catena Malbec 750ml - Argentina

94/100  points -  James Suckling

This is a distinguished red wine from Argentina's Mendoza region, crafted by the esteemed Catena family. This vintage showcases the family's dedication to high-altitude viticulture, blending fruit from multiple vineyards at elevations ranging from 920 to 1,450 meters above sea level. The result is a wine that embodies the unique terroir of the Andes foothills.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep violet with purple reflections.
Aroma: Intense notes of ripe red and dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by delicate hints of violet, lavender, vanilla, and mocha.
Palate: Rich and concentrated, featuring flavors of blueberries, blackberries, leather, and cinnamon. The wine is characterised by well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, and a flinty minerality that provides exceptional length to the finish. 

Alc: 13.5%

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