Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec

Bodega Catena Zapata Catena Malbec is a full-bodied, complex and elegant wine. On the nose, it delights with lush aromas of dark fruits, chocolate, and spice, while its silky palate offers flavours of black cherry, plum, and cassis. The wine's vibrant acidity balances the powerful tannins, providing a long, satisfying finish.

• Winery: Bodega Cantena
  
• Varietal: 100% Malbec
  
• Region: Mendoza, Argentina
  
• Vintage: 2020
  
• Alcohol: 13.5%
  
• Volume: 750ml
  
• Closure: Cork
  
• Other: Enjoy now and up until 2030+
  
• Food match: Lamb, leaner beef & roast pork; turkey; Portobello mushrooms & roasted pepper; bleu-veined, mozzarella & gorgonzola cheeses
  

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 Cantena have found that most of the their wines are consumed shortly after release, they are pleased to see that their wines 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.

Nicola Cantena planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902 and today the estate is run by Nicholás Cantena and his daughter Laura. Malbec continues to be the estate's focus and the winery's pristine vineyards lie at the base of the Andes on soils of sand, lime and stone at altitudes between 920 and 1120 metres above sea level. Over the last 20 years, the fastidious vineyard work of Nicholas and Laura has paid dividends and Catena Zapata is now one of Argentina's most famous estates. Lush, beautifully crafted wines are what you can expect for Catena Zapata.

• 95/100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2020 vintage)
• 94/100 Points - Tim Atkin (2020 vintage)
• 93/100 Points - CellarTracker (2020 vintage)
• 92/100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)
• 94/100 Points - James Suckling (2018 vintage)
• 91+/100 Points - The Wine Advocate (2018 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - Silver - International Wine Challenge (2018 vintage)
• 90/100 Points - Tim Atkin (2018 vintage)
• 90/100 Points - Vinous (2018 vintage)
• 93/100 Points - James Suckling (2017 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - The Wine Advocate (2017 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - Tim Atkin (2017 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - Silver - International Wine Challenge (2017 vintage)
• 90/100 Points - Wine & Spirits (2017 vintage)
• 90/100 Points - Vinous (2017 vintage)