2022 Bodega Catena Zapata Catena Malbec

A high-altitude classic from Argentina’s masters of Malbec, the 2022 Catena is plush, polished, and packed with character.

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Description

When it comes to Malbec in Mendoza, there’s Catena Zapata and then there’s everyone else. The Catena family has spent four generations mastering high-altitude viticulture, and the results speak for themselves in this beautifully expressive wine.

This Malbec captures the full breadth of Argentina's rugged mountain terroir, sourced from a trio of Mendoza’s top sites, including Lunlunta, El Cepillo, and Gualtallary. Hand-harvested from old vines grown on rocky, limestone-rich soils, the fruit sees a cool fermentation and gentle handling to lock in its natural vibrancy. Maturation in French oak for 11–13 months polishes the wine without dulling its wild heart.

The 2022 vintage brings plush layers of black cherry, plum and violet, framed by fine tannins and a lick of fresh acidity that keeps everything light on its feet. It’s generous without being heavy, structured without being rigid, it's textbook Catena.

An absolute benchmark for great value Mendoza Malbec, offering both immediate drinkability and the pedigree to reward cellaring for a decade or more.


HIGH MOUNTAIN ESTATE VINEYARDS
The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration, and a distinct varietal identity.

VINIFICATION
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 48ºF (8,8ºC) 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 barrel. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - First, second and third use barrels used.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 13.7%
Total Acidity: 5.7 grams/liter
pH: 3.65
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VINEYARDS
A Blend of Three Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times:

Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: alluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil 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.
Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Gravel and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Malbec
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Cork

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