Bodega Catena Zapata Alamos Malbec is a wine that is produced by the renowned Catena family in Mendoza, Argentina. This red wine is made from 100% Malbec grapes that are carefully grown and hand-harvested from the high altitude vineyards of the region. The wine boasts of a deep, red color that is both rich and inviting. On the palate, the Bodega Catena Zapata Alamos Malbec has a complex flavor profile that is characterized by notes of black cherry, plum, and chocolate. It also has a firm yet velvety tannin structure that gives it a long and satisfying finish. This is a versatile wine that pairs well with a range of dishes, from red meats and spicy foods to hearty pasta dishes and pizza.

Tasting Notes

This delicious red wine has aromas of ripe dark berry fruit, including raspberry and currant flavours, with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather. The finish is long and persistent with soft, sweet tannins.

About the Winery

Located in the sub-appellation region of Argentina, Bodega Catena Zapata is a beautiful winery. It is a family-owned winery that was first established in 1902 by the Italian Nicolas Catena. A distinguishing feature of this winery is its pyramid-like design. Catena set up this winery with the prime objective of introducing the European style of winemaking in Argentina.

The Bodega Catena Zapata Winery is so meticulously planned that it is considered to be the mother of all other 4 wines in the Zapata Winery – Nicolas Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino, Adrianna Malbec and Nicasia Malbec. The high-altitude winery atop the Mendoza Mountains had been lying there for a long time. However, it took the genius, Nicolas, to understand the real value of these vineyards.

The wines produced here are mainly from three vineyards – Nicolas Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino and Nicasia Vineyard. In the Nicolas Catena Zapata winery, the grapes used are 90% whole berry and 10% cluster fruits. Around 225 to 500l French oak barrels are used for fermentation and the temperature is kept as low as possible during this process, which takes around 15 days. The low temperature ensures that the unique aromas and flavours of the grapes aren’t disturbed.

In the Malbec Argentino vineyard, 80% whole berry fruit and 20% whole cluster are used for fermentation in 225 to 500l French oak barrels at a low temperature for about 30 days. In the Nicasia Vineyard, 100% whole cluster and 90% whole berry fruit are used for fermentation. While the capacity of the barrels used is the same as the other two vineyards, the period of fermentation here is for 15 days. In all the three vineyards, the wine is aged in these durable barrels for about 18 months, before they are released to be packed in bottles.

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