Catena Zapata Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 93 (Joaquín Hidalgo, 2024); James Suckling 91 (2024)

Tasting Note
Savory, medium-bodied Cabernet Franc with ripe red berries, cassis, roasted red pepper, ash and herbal notes (thyme/eucalyptus). Creamy, juicy palate, fine-grained tannins, black pepper and cedar, finishing bright, savory and persistent.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, braised beef, tomato-based pasta, charcuterie and aged cheeses; Latin dishes (enchiladas, mole). Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, char siu, beef rendang, teriyaki beef skewers, umami-rich mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Cold maceration (2–6 days <10°C), fermentation 14–20 days with ~30% whole clusters; total maceration 3–10 days. Aged 11–13 months in 100% French oak (30–40% new).

Vineyard Info
From Catena’s historic San Carlos vineyards at 1,090m in the southern Uco Valley. Sandy-loam soils with calcareous layers. Catena Zapata: family-owned since 1902, pioneers of high‑altitude Mendoza viticulture.