Catena Zapata
Catena Zapata
Catena has become a byword for Argentinean wine brilliance. Founded in 1902 and now run by Dr. Laura Catena, it has helped make Malbec Argentina’s signature grape. Pioneers from the start, Nicolas Cantena’s belief in high altitude viniculture has given birth to an entirely new style of Malbec wines, ones that are as refined as a Classed Growth Bordeaux , but which retain that Latin flair that makes Argentinean Malbec so popular. Their estate is made up of six vineyards in the Luján de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos sub-regions of Mendoza, at altitudes ranging from 3,000 to an ear-popping 4,750 feet (920 to 1450 meters) above sea level. Quality is all that matters here, and from their entry-level wines such as the Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 to the rare Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino, their obsession with excellence shines through.
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Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - James Suckling. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harves -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Falstaff. The Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 isn’t just one of Perfect Cellar’s best Argentinean red wine buys, it’s one of the best wine buys on our entire list. The Catena family are known for their pioneering work in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina and the Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 showcases the beauty of such wines perfectly. Produced from Malbec grapes sourced from the La Consulta region of Uco Valley, Mendoza, it manages to combine a huge weight of -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Descorchados. Over the last few years, Argentinean Cabernet Franc has got a lot of wine critics very excited. One taste of the Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc and it’s easy to see why. Argentina’s pioneering Catena family could be set to do for Cabernet Franc what they did for Malbec. Made from fruit sourced from the family´s historic high-altitude vineyards (1,090m/3,576ft above sea level) in San Carlos, the sandy loam soils are perfect for Cabernet Franc, delivering sm -
Country: Argentina, SaltaGrapes: TorrontesABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteCrafted by Laura Catena, Pasarisa Torrontés showcases the heights this uniquely Argentine grape can reach. Sourced from the high-altitude vineyards of Salta, it’s a refined, modern expression of Torrontés—floral, vibrant and refreshingly dry. A wine that proves elegance and aromatic intensity can go hand in hand. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Taste Delicate, elegant and quietly distinguished, offering lifted floral notes of rose petal, bright citrus zest and a subtle, spicy undertone. Fresh and -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - James Suckling. A fascinating new release from the Catena Institute’s historical vineyard project, The Birth of Cabernet is more than just a name — it’s a tribute to the earliest Cabernet vines planted in Mendoza in the early 20th century. Drawn from old vines in Agrelo, this 2021 is a snapshot of place and time: cool nights, low yields, and a long growing season delivering purity, poise and quiet power. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (May 2025) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - James Suckling (202 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Robert Parker. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harvestRegular Price£497.70Fine Wine Case Offer - Save 10%£447.93 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Catena family has been at the heart of Argentine wine since 1902, pioneering the search for exceptional vineyard sites along the Andes from north to south. This smooth, characterful red is a textbook example of Argentine Malbec, and a fine showcase of the country’s winemaking craft. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Taste Bold yet balanced, the Pasarisa Malbec delivers ripe black fruit, a touch of violet, and hints of spice and mocha. Smooth tannins and bright acidity keep it fresh and focused.
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