Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Alta
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo; Valle de Uco - Tupungato & Altamira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96; James Suckling 92

Tasting Note
Concentrated black‑currant, blueberry and cherry with balsamic, white pepper and subtle cedar spice. Silky tannins, medium‑full body and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan beef, Cantonese char siu, spicy lamb skewers.

Production Method
Whole‑cluster press; fermented in 500 L French oak (10–20 days) with native yeasts; 15–30 day maceration; full malolactic fermentation; aged 12–18 months in 1–3 year French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata — four‑generation Mendoza estate. Catena Alta is made from historic rows: La Pirámide (Agrelo), Domingo (Tupungato) and Nicasia (Altamira).