Catena Zapata Nicolas Zapata Cab Malbec 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Nicolas Zapata Cab Malbec
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley — Gualtallary & Paraje Altamira)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Spectator 98; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96; Decanter 96 (vintage 2019)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black fruit (blackberry, cassis), dark plum, cedar, mint and forest floor with smoky spice. Chalky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or lamb chops, roast beef, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese red-braised beef, Malaysian beef rendang, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested. Fermented in small oak barrels, concrete and stainless tanks; malolactic fermentation; aged ~18 months in French oak (first and second use).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata from Adrianna (Gualtallary) and Nicasia (Paraje Altamira) high-altitude vineyards; flagship luxury cuvée from an influential Mendoza family.