BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA HIGH MOUNTAIN VINES MALBEC 2022

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"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.
2022 was an exceptional year from every possible qualitative standpoint. Alejandro Vigil, Head Winemaker says: “This is the best year that I have lived through."

The 2022 Catena Malbec shows a deep violet colour with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with delicate floral notes like violets and lavender, and traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, with blueberries and blackberries notes and a touch of leather and cinnamon. The finish presents well integrated-tannins with bright acidity and a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length."

Reviews for the 2020 vintage below…

91/100 James Suckling (2020 Vintage)
"The berry and floral character come through clearly on the nose and palate with a medium body, a medium-tannin backbone and a dark-walnut aftertaste."

90/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Catena Malbec shows plenty of roasted notes, toast and ripe fruit, the result of a warmer and riper vintage in 225-liter oak barrels. It reveals a soft and velvety texture, juicy fruit and polished tannins. It finishes dry and surprisingly more austere than I anticipated."