Catena Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2023

Catena Zapata

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
2023

  • BBQ
  • Lamb
  • Beef

$23.50

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Product code
865287
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$20.44
Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Dénomination origine (DOC)
Region
Mendoza
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol percentage
13,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2,8 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

Catena Zapata: 1. The Foundations (1898 – 1960) The Arrival: Nicola Catena left Italy for Argentina in 1898. Convinced he had found the "promised land," he planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902. Domingo’s Vision: His son, Domingo, grew the business into one of the largest vineyard holdings in the region, firmly believing that Argentine Malbec could rival the best Bordeaux wines. 2. Crisis and the Turning Point (1960 – 1980) Economic Struggles: During the soaring inflation...

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Product notes

A Blend of Four Vineyards – vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times: Agrelo 3,117 ft (950 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Clay topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom. Villa Bastías 3,675 ft (1,120 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Silt loamy soil with limestone on the bottom. Altamira in La Consulta 3,593 ft (1,095 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Loamy soil, with rounded rocks on the bottom. El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded rocks on the bottom.

Production notes

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately 12-16 days and total maceration of 20-23 days. Wild yeasts. Elevage: 11-13 months in French oak barrel. First, second and third use barrels used.