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Inspired by the historic journey of the Malbec grape from Cahors, France, to the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, this iconic label tells the story of its near extinction in Europe and its triumphant rebirth in Argentina under the vision of the Catena family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from old-vine massal selections of pre-phylloxera Malbec, this wine expresses remarkable depth, precision, and elegance. Aromatically complex and layered, it reveals intense dark fruit intertwined with floral nuances and subtle spice. On the palate, it is refined yet powerful, with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional balance. The integration of fruit and oak is seamless, leading to a long, structured, and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark Argentine Malbec designed to stand among the world’s greatest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catena Zapata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicasia (La Consulta – 1,095 m a.s.l.) and Angélica (Lunlunta – 920 m a.s.l.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% cold pre-fermentation maceration in French oak barrels at 10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation in 225L French oak barrels and 500L roll fermentors for 17–28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector of Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alejandro Vigil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ernesto Bajda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.15 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Catena Zapata Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44616888844333,"sku":"_CATZMA2021","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1415\/8893\/files\/Catena_Zapata_Malbec_Argentino.png?v=1728129617"},{"product_id":"catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2023","title":"Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_9527ce25b246a806\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"off\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_9527ce25b246a806\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore: 97 pts Descorchados (Patricio Tapia) - 95 pts James Suckling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2023 \u003c\/strong\u003eis more than a vintage — it is the culmination of over a century of family dedication to elevating Argentine Malbec to the world stage. Sourced from the historic family vineyards of Nicasia and Angélica, and crafted from pre-phylloxera massal selections known as “Catena Cuttings,” this iconic wine represents the epic journey of a family to produce a Malbec capable of standing among the greatest wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOn the nose, it reveals layered aromas of fresh violets, ripe blackberries, and blueberries, intertwined with subtle spice notes, hints of cigar box, and white pepper. The palate is vibrant and beautifully structured, with compact, refined tannins and remarkable precision. Juicy yet elegant, it unfolds with depth and harmony, leading to an exceptionally long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA world-class expression of Argentine Malbec — powerful, refined, and built for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eWinery:\u003c\/b\u003e Catena Zapata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/b\u003e 97 pts Descorchados (Patricio Tapia) - 95 pts James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicasia (La Consulta, San Carlos, 1,095 m a.s.l.) and Angélica (Lunlunta, Maipú, 920 m a.s.l.) – Catena family vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003eVine Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-phylloxera massal selection (“Catena Cuttings”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e Cold maceration with whole clusters (2–10 days); 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First launched with the 1997 vintage as Argentina's pioneer luxury export wine, it is crafted from pre-phylloxera massal selections of ungrafted vines across two legendary high-altitude crus in the Uco Valley: Adrianna Vineyard (1,450 m.a.s.l. in Gualtallary) and Nicasia Vineyard (1,095 m.a.s.l. in Paraje Altamira). Fermented in small oak barrels, concrete vats, and stainless steel tanks, and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, the final assemblage is personally supervised by Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the glass, it reveals a deep, dark ruby color with incredible aromatic complexity, featuring layers of black currant, dark fruits, graphite, subtle tobacco, and distinctive stony minerality. On the palate, it exhibits extraordinary structure and depth, supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant natural acidity that leads to a long, seamless, and remarkably persistent finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery:\u003c\/b\u003e Catena Zapata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicolás Catena Zapata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Malbec Blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Malbec, 11% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards \/ Crus:\u003c\/b\u003e Adrianna Cru (Gualtallary, Uco Valley) \u0026amp; Nicasia Cru (Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Calcium carbonate, gravel, sand, and clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-harvested; fermented in small oak barrels, concrete, and stainless steel tanks at 26–28°C for 15 days; 18–22 days total maceration with complete malolactic fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirector of Winemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e Alejandro Vigil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Fernando Buscema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.8 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,095 – 1,450 m.a.s.l. 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