WINE DESCRIPTION

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is made from a meticulous vine selection in the best lots of the Catena family’s estate vineyards. These Zapata vines are carefully hand tended and produce extremely low yields. The grapes are micro-fermented in new French oak barriques and the wine is then aged for 24 months in new French oak. This wine is made in very limited quantities.

TASTING NOTES

The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2006 shows a saturated dark violet color; the nose offers cassis, mocha and clove, along with a strong suggestion of soil tones. It combines density and sweetness on the one hand, with gripping flavors of tobacco, dark berries, spices and minerals; a palate-staining finish dominated by sweet black and blue fruits.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 14 %

Total Acidity: 5.7 grams/liter

pH: 3.74

Unfined and unfiltered