Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Argentino Malbec
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Lunlunta - Maipú & La Consulta/Paraje Altamira - San Carlos)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Falstaff 95; Tim Atkin 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Vinous 93

Tasting Note
Perfumed violets, blackberry and ripe plum with cocoa, dark chocolate, white pepper and subtle smoky oak. Concentrated, juicy and elegant with fine, silky tannins, mineral lift and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, beef tenderloin, chimichurri steak, aged cheeses (Manchego, Pecorino), mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef/pork, char siu, teriyaki beef, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

Production Method
Cold maceration (10–30% whole clusters), 17–28 day ferment, 25–38 day total maceration; aged 15–18 months in French oak (1st–3rd use).

Vineyard Info
From Catena Zapata's family vineyards (Angélica and Nicasia) using pre-phylloxera massal-selection cuttings; Catena has pioneered high‑altitude Malbec in Mendoza for generations.