Catena Zapata Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (High Mountain Estate Vineyards: Agrelo, Villa Bastías, Altamira, El Cepillo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Vinous ~91 (2023 Appellation bottlings), The Wine Advocate ~91 (Appellation Agrelo 2023); other reviews/retailers cite ~13

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Cabernet with blackcurrant, plum and cassis, cedar, tobacco and subtle herbal/pepper notes. Polished tannins, stony minerality and a linear, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roast lamb, gourmet burgers, hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or teriyaki beef, Sichuan beef or lamb, yakitori-style skewers.

Production Method
Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel; cold soak and extended maceration (≈20–23 days); aged 11–13 months in French oak (first–third use); unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata, a multi‑generation Mendoza family estate (est. 1902) famed for high‑altitude viticulture and scientific terroir work led by Laura Catena.