Catena Malbec Argentino 2022
Winery: Catena Zapata
Region: Valle de uco
Altitude: Not available masl
Price: €128.44 / bottle (0.75 L)
Volume: 750 ml
Price per liter: €171.25 / L
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.8 g/L
Awards: 98+ pts Robert Parker
Aging: 15 años
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Description
No matter what the harvest, this wine really has more than 100 years old. It represents the journey undertaken by a family to produce an Argentine malbec that could compete with the best wines in the world. Catena Malbec Argentino from Catena Zapata
Tasting notes & pairing
Color: intense and deep purple red with violet reflections, vibrant and concentrated. Aroma: complex and expressive, dominated by ripe black fruits such as blackberries, blueberries and plums, accompanied by floral notes (violets, lavender), sweet spices (vanilla, nail) and french oak nuances such as chocolate, tobacco and a touch of graphite. Subtle wild herbal notes and calcareous minerality are also perceived. Taste: In the mouth it is structured, elegant and balanced, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. It offers a large concentration of fruit, with flavors of blackberries, plums and spices, complemented by a silky texture. The end is long, persistent and mineral, with cocoa notes and an earthy touch. He Catena ZapataArgentine Malbec, with its depth, elegance and structure, is ideal for intense and sophisticated dishes: red meats: perfect with premium cuts such as buffer eye, chorizo dike or grilled roast loin, where tannins and mature fruit complement the juicy meat. Hunting meats: deer, deer or wild boar, which harmonize with spicy, floral and terrible wine notes. Lamb: Baked lamb ribs with herbs, brave lamb or a tagine with spices and nuts, highlighting the complexity of the Malbec. Cured cheeses: Parmesano, pecorino or go duet, which combine with oak nuances and wine minerality. Dishes with rich sauces: risotto of fungi with truffle, meats with red wine or black pepper, or pastes with lamb ragú, where fresh acidity balances intense flavors. Argentine Creole cuisine: Empanadas of knife cut, locro or strip roast, which connect with the Argentine essence of wine. Bitter chocolate: desserts with high quality chocolate (70% cocoa or more) or a fondant with red fruits, which highlight cocoa notes and malbec spices. Catena Malbec Argentino from Catena Zapata
