Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Nicasia Vineyard Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Altamira, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 97 (incl. Vinous Top 100 placement). James Suckling 97. Wine Spectator 94. Descorchados 97 (reported)

Tasting Note
Perfumed black-and-blue fruit (plum, blueberry), crushed violets, spice and graphite with subtle vanilla; silky yet chalky tannins, mineral core and a long, juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, venison; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, shiitake/miso dishes, beef rendang or spicy noodle bowls.

Production Method
Extensive cold maceration (3–12 days at <10°C, 10–20% whole cluster), fermentation ~18–25 days (total maceration 23–29 days); aged 16–21 months in French oak (1–2 year-used barrels).

Vineyard Info
Nicasia Vineyard (Altamira, La Consulta) at ~1,095 m altitude; very shallow loamy topsoil over gravelly riverbed subsoil; planted with Catena Malbec selections; part of the Catena family high‑altitude program.