Nicolás Catena Zapata 2020 🇦🇷

Nicolás Catena Zapata 2020: A Benchmark in Argentine Winemaking

97 points - James Suckling. "Elegant and refined, this Bordeaux-style blend displays cassis, tobacco, and wet stone aromas with a silky, lengthy finish. A true representation of Mendoza's high-altitude terroir."

95 points - Vinous. "A vibrant, structured red, full of cassis, blackberries, and floral notes, enhanced by a fine texture and lively acidity. A wine with balance and energy, showing the best of Argentina’s Uco Valley."

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep garnet with purple highlights.
• Nose: Complex aromas of blackberries, cassis, figs, rose petals, and dried herbs, with a hint of tobacco.
• Palate: Full-bodied with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and fine spices, supported by a smooth texture and firm tannins.
• Finish: Long, rich, and elegant, with notes of plum, coffee, and subtle oak.

The Story Behind the Wine:

The Nicolás Catena Zapata 2020 is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 21% Malbec, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Named after Nicolás Catena, a pioneering figure in Argentine wine, this cuvée was the first luxury blend from Argentina to achieve international acclaim in blind tastings against some of the world’s best Bordeaux wines. The 2020 vintage was carefully aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and complexity​.

Perfect Pairings:

• Red Meats: Ideal with grilled beef, lamb, or venison.
• Cheese: Pairs beautifully with aged Manchego or Parmesan.

Winemaking & Terroir:

This wine is crafted from grapes grown in high-altitude vineyards (up to 1,450 meters above sea level) such as the renowned Adrianna and Nicasia vineyards, which provide intense concentration and vibrant acidity. Aged for 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels, this blend reflects the dedication to quality and innovation by Catena Zapata​.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 21% Malbec
• Alcohol: 13.9%
• Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Aging Potential: Drink now or cellar for up to 20 years.
• Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina

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