{"product_id":"catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2023","title":"Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e97 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados. \u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted as a tribute to the grape that transformed Argentina's reputation, this is Malbec at its most refined. Sourced from high altitude vineyards in Mendoza, it combines remarkable concentration with elegance, layering vibrant black fruit, floral perfume and finely judged oak into a wine of exceptional depth, balance and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As is characteristic of this Argentine Malbec, it has one foot in the history of the Catena family and the other in the variety’s more recent evolution. Half of the blend is sourced from the Angélica Vineyard, planted in Maipú in 1930, while the other half comes from high-altitude vines in the Nicasia Vineyard (Altamira, Uco Valley), planted in 1996 at 1,100 meters. These two distinct eras converge in a wine bursting with fruit and energy. Floral and smoky notes mingle with subtle herbal hints, yet the centerpiece remains the intense, succulent fruit—a hallmark of a winery with unrivaled expertise in the craft.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and cigar box. It’s full-bodied, yet so elegant and weightless. Seamless, finely knit tannins. Beautiful, lengthy finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might expect from one of Cantena’s flagship wines, the Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is a class act. Inky purple in colour, the bouquet leaps from the glass offering juicy black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, spices and dusty minerals. On the powerful palate, there’s a mix of cassis, blackberries, and earthy brown spices, layered with smooth tannins and a rich seam of vanilla oak and a touch of green herb bitterness to the finish. For all its size it remains elegant, focused, and refined. Undoubtedly one of the greatest Malbecs in the world, this is a wine to serve with fine food or simply sip with good company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatena 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enotria \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62208139067779,"sku":"ENC17723","price":87.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/CatenaZapataMalbecArgentino.png?v=1771839622","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2023","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}