Catena Zapata
2017 Catena Zapata Adrianna River Stone Malbec
2017 Catena Zapata Adrianna River Stone Malbec
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Winemaker Notes
The 2017 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec is a strikingly elegant wine that reflects its high-altitude stony terroir. It opens with intense aromas of blackberries, violets, wet earth, and hot stones, layered with subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet refined, with silky tannins and remarkable freshness. The mineral character from the riverbed stones adds a metallic edge that enhances its complexity, while flavors of dark fruit, spice, and a touch of graphite glide seamlessly across the tongue. The finish is long, vibrant, and precise, showcasing both power and finesse, making it a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for decades.
About Winery
Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high-altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. Nicolas Catena, third generation family vintner, was one of the first to see the potential of Mendoza's mountain vineyards for producing high quality Malbec. In 1994, he became the first Argentine to export a world-class bottling of Malbec under the Catena label. Nicolas is joined by his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, in their relentless pursuit of world-class quality from the family's high-altitude vineyards. Laura has done extensive work in introducing Malbec and other varietal plant selections, soil and climate analysis, and sustainable practices throughout Mendoza. Head winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, has been at Catena Zapata since 2002 and works with Laura and Nicolas to make wines that express the family's vineyards and palate.
Winemaker Notes
The 2017 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec is a strikingly elegant wine that reflects its high-altitude stony terroir. It opens with intense aromas of blackberries, violets, wet earth, and hot stones, layered with subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet refined, with silky tannins and remarkable freshness. The mineral character from the riverbed stones adds a metallic edge that enhances its complexity, while flavors of dark fruit, spice, and a touch of graphite glide seamlessly across the tongue. The finish is long, vibrant, and precise, showcasing both power and finesse, making it a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for decades.
About Winery
Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high-altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. Nicolas Catena, third generation family vintner, was one of the first to see the potential of Mendoza's mountain vineyards for producing high quality Malbec. In 1994, he became the first Argentine to export a world-class bottling of Malbec under the Catena label. Nicolas is joined by his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, in their relentless pursuit of world-class quality from the family's high-altitude vineyards. Laura has done extensive work in introducing Malbec and other varietal plant selections, soil and climate analysis, and sustainable practices throughout Mendoza. Head winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, has been at Catena Zapata since 2002 and works with Laura and Nicolas to make wines that express the family's vineyards and palate.
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