In 1902, Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant, planted his first vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina. The winery has remained under circle of relatives keep an eye on — now in its fourth generation — and is among the few circle of relatives-owned wine companies in Argentina that remains in Argentine hands. Owned today by Nicolás Catena and his daughter Laura, Catena Zapata is referred to as the pioneer of fine wine from Argentina, and Nicolás is recognized as the vintner who revolutionized wine quality in Argentina. A trained economist, Nicolás began this revolution in the early 1980s and continues to challenge himself and his team to make wines that may be counted among the finest on this planet. His measured approach to viticulture has taken its place in wine history as the pioneer of Malbec and high-altitude viticulture. Catena wines, first launched in 1992, set a new standard for quality in South The us. The wines immediately proved the quality potential of Argentina and garnered the first outstanding reviews for Argentine wines from around the world media. After more than 20 years, the wines of Catena continue to prepared the ground in Argentine viticulture and winemaking. The circle of relatives and the winery’s employees take great pride in carrying on the tradition that began over a century ago.
Argentina: Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
The Catena Malbec 2018 presents a deep violet color with purple reflections. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyards offers intense aroma, soft texture and concentrated flavor.
2018 94 James Suckling, 91+ Wine Advocate. Catena Malbec is sourced and blended from the circle of relatives´s high-altitude vineyards in Maipú, Lujan de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos.
Deep aromas of ripe red and dark fruits are joined by delicate violet and lavender notes, with traces of vanilla and mocha.
Pair with roast turkey, grilled steak, salmon, and pasta with red sauce.