CATENA ZAPATA - Alamos Torrontes 2021
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.
Catena also owns several other brands in Argentina. These include the Alamos range, made from a blend of grapes from the vineyard and fruits purchased in Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco, and Pasarisa, made from grapes from the Salta region.
Grape variety: 100% Torrontés