CATENA ZAPATA - Malbec 2017
Bodega Catena Zapata is one of the main producer in Mendoza, Argentina. It was founded in 1902, still belongs to the Catena Zapata family and is now managed by Nicolás Catena Zapata. The estate spreads over six vineyards in the sub-regions of Luján de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos de Mendoza, at altitudes ranging from 920 to 1,450 meters above sea level. The winery, with its pyramidal shape of Mayan influence, is located in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. Catena produces a wide range of wines under several different labels. The top range is the Catena Zapata line, which includes four wines from two different vineyards (Nicasia and Adrianna), and the Malbec Argentino, which is produced from grapes selected from the best rows of each vineyard. The Catena and Catena Alta ranges are more “simple”, and offer varietal wines made from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The Bodega is particularly known for its rich and full-bodied red wines, as well as for its Chardonnay fermented in barrels from high altitude sites, which combine maturity and fresh acidity.
The Catena Malbec 2017 is made of a blend of three vineyards, divided into lots that are harvested at different times. The wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days, to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for 12 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 19 to 22 days. The fermentation occurs with wild yeasts. The ageing lasts 12 months in barrel of first, second and third use.
Grape variety: 100% Malbec