Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2021
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Origin
Country: Argentina
Region and Appellation: Mendoza
Product Description
Catena Zapata presents its exceptional Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2021, a distinguished Argentina red wine that exemplifies the pinnacle of Malbec craftsmanship from the prestigious Uco Valley.
Tasting Profile
This Malbec delivers an extraordinary sensory experience with intense aromas of ripe blackberries and plums, complemented by elegant notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, and white pepper. The palate reveals remarkable complexity featuring creamy violet flavors, cassis, blueberries, and subtle spice cake nuances with dusty tannins providing perfect structure.
Winemaking Excellence
Crafted through meticulous vinification including extensive cold maceration and 17-day barrel fermentation in French oak. The wine undergoes 24 months aging in French oak barrels followed by additional bottle aging, ensuring optimal integration and complexity.
Critical Acclaim
James Suckling awarded this vintage 96 points, praising its "complex, layered" character with "quintessential flavors and dusty tannins". This Catena Zapata expression represents the finest Argentina Malbec from the renowned Nicasia Vineyard in Paraje Altamira.
Grape Variety
Malbec
Sweetness
Dry
Size
750mL
