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
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2021 Catena Malbec: Vinous ~92, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~91, James Suckling ~91 (sources report similar scores for the 2021 Mendoza Malbec)

Tasting Note
Deep violet with aromas of cassis, violets, blueberries, and hints of leather, mocha and black pepper; medium-full, juicy palate with velvety tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roast lamb, barbecue short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu pork, duck with hoisin, eggplant curry, mildly spicy Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Malbec from multiple Mendoza sites; cold maceration and controlled fermentation in stainless steel/small vats, followed by 11–12 months in French oak (mix new/used).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata, a multigenerational Mendoza estate founded in 1902, focused on high-altitude sites (Uco, Luján) and modern viticulture under Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil.