Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon (2022 Release) 2005

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Alta
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (2022 Release)
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported scores for the 2005 vintage include The Wine Advocate 98 pts; Vinous 94+; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 94 (per Catena Zapata accolades)

Tasting Note
Opaque violet; intense ripe dark fruit, cassis and black currant with tobacco, cedar, fresh mint, clove, espresso and graphite. Full, concentrated palate with fine‑grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, hard aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese red‑braised beef (hong shao), Sichuan pepper beef, beef stir‑fries, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; fermentations in small French oak vessels with extended maceration; wild yeasts and full malolactic fermentation; aged 12–18 months in French oak; unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata, family‑run since 1902. Catena Alta is the winery's high‑end estate line sourced from historic rows in Mendoza, focused on age‑worthy, terroir‑driven Cabernet Sauvignon.