Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Argentino Malbec
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Adrianna - Gualtallary; Nicasia - Altamira, La Consulta), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: James Suckling 98; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 94; Wine Spectator 92; Vinous ~92–94

Tasting Note
Dense dark-fruited Malbec with violets, blackberry, cassis, saline minerality, tobacco and spice; savory/umami notes and firm, ripe tannins leading to a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom ragout; Asian: bulgogi/Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, shiitake and soy-glazed dishes, char siu-style pork.

Production Method
20% whole-cluster, 80% whole berry; 100% barrel fermentation (225–500L new French oak) for 30–32 days with wild yeasts; malolactic in barrel; aged 24 months in French oak; components co-fermented with Viognier and Cabernet Franc.

Vineyard Info
Made by Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza pioneer of high-altitude viticulture. Blend from family Adrianna and Nicasia vineyards, longstanding massal selections and limestone/gravel soils.