Catena Zapata
Catena Malbec Mendoza
2022
- BBQ
- Lamb
- Beef
$23.50
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 Three Vineyards – vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times: Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Gravel and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom. Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: aluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom. El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded rocks on the bottom.
Production notes
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for approximately 10-16 days with a total maceration of 19-22 days. Wild Yeasts. Elevage: 11-13 months in French oak. First, second and third use barrels used.