Catena Zapata Mendoza Malbec 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Mendoza Malbec
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 92 pts; James Suckling 91 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 90 pts

Tasting Note
Fresh, floral and expressive Malbec with blueberry, blackberry, plum and violet, plus subtle spice and leather; medium‑full body, bright acidity, silky tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, roasted lamb, beef empanadas, mushroom pasta, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, yakitori (grilled meats).

Production Method
Cold pre‑fermentation maceration (5 days), ~16 days fermentation, 19–22 days post‑fermentation maceration with indigenous yeasts; aged 12–14 months in French and American oak (1st–3rd use).

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Bodega Catena Zapata; Nicola (Nicola) Catena planted the first Malbec in Mendoza in 1902. Laura Catena and chief winemaker Alejandro Vigil oversee production.