HIGH MOUNTAIN ESTATE VINEYARDS

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

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for approximately 10-16 days with a total maceration of 19-22 days. Wild Yeasts. Elevage: 11-13 months in French oak. First, second and third use barrels used.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 13.5%

Total Acidity: 5.6 grams/liter

pH: 3.6

VINEYARDS

A Blend of Three Vineyards – vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times:

Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Gravel and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.

Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: aluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom.

El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded rocks on the bottom.