Catena Zapata Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Tupungato)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics generally 90–94 pts; James Suckling ~92 pts (common), positive Vinous review noting mint/ash/currant aromatics; various retailers list 91–94 point ratings

Tasting Note
Medium‑full Cabernet with blackcurrant, plum, mint/menthol, cedar and subtle vanilla; polished, slightly firm tannins, bright acidity and a lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stews, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu or teriyaki beef, Szechuan beef, yakitori, beef bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; stainless-steel fermentation with cold soak, 20–23 days maceration; full malolactic fermentation; aged 11–14 months in French oak (1st–3rd use).

Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata, family estate since 1902; pioneers of high-altitude Mendoza viticulture. Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil oversee sustainable, estate vineyard programs.