Mendoza
Nicolas Catena Zapata
75clNicolas Catena Zapata
Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | red wine |
|---|---|
| Other Vintages: | Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Mendoza (Cuyo, Argentina) |
| Winery: | Bodega Catena Zapata |
| Volume: | 75cl |
| Grapes: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Description of Nicolas Catena Zapata
Nicolas Catena Zapata (Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec)
TASTING NOTES OF Nicolas Catena Zapata:
- View: deep and intense violet.
- Nose: negrso notes, chocolate, liqueur and bitter fruit.
- Mouth: intense and complex flavors of ripe black fruit, black chocolate, spicy pepper and oak.
APPELLATION: Uco Valley.
GRAPES: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec.
PAIRING: steaks, roast beef, grilled meats.
TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5%
The Winery
Bodega Catena Zapata
In 1994, Nicolas and his team were confident they had identified the best lots for growing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. First, Jose Galante, winemaker since 1975, bottling a small cut grapes from the oldest and most uniform batches of Uxmal vineyard (which later was called because of its location Agrelo vineyard in the district of Agrelo). 300 cases were divided wine Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon.
More about the Winery
Catena wines are single varietals from the Catena familys vineyards. Each vineyard is divided into lots that are harvested separately, and specially prepared to be part of the final blend of each Catena wine.
Grapes: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec
Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley
Maker: Alejandro Vigil
Notes: Intense and complex flavours of ripe black fruit, dark chocolate, pepper and spicy oak. This is a full-bodied and powerful wine.
Serve: At 16-18c with Steaks, Roast Beef, Barbecued meats
ABV: 14.5%