Catena Zapata Mendoza Malbec 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Mendoza Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley & Luján de Cuyo)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores for Catena Malbec 2021 include Vinous ~92, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~91, James Suckling ~91

Tasting Note
Dark purple with aromas of blackberry, plum and violet, plus vanilla, leather and black pepper. Medium–full body, silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, fruit-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, empanadas; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, beef bulgogi, Peking duck, spicy Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak; aged hard cheeses.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Malbec; fermented in stainless steel and small oak vessels; malolactic fermentation; aged ~8–12 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Catena Zapata, family-owned since 1902, pioneered high-altitude Malbec in Mendoza and farms historic sites (Adrianna, Nicasia, La Pirámide) focused on terroir-driven viticulture.