Catena Zapata Nicolas Zapata Cab Malbec 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Zapata
Label Name:
 
Nicolas Zapata Cab Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97 points; Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 96 points; multiple top-90/95+ reviews in international press

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with tobacco, cedar, violet and earthy minerality; fine, saline tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom ragù. Asian: Korean barbecue (bulgogi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Szechuan pepper beef. Also pairs with hard cheeses and hearty stews.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentations in small oak barrels, concrete and stainless tanks; 18–22 days maceration; full malolactic; aged ~18 months in French oak.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata from Adrianna (Gualtallary) and Nicasia (Altamira) high‑altitude vineyards; flagship cuvée first released 1997.