Catena Zapata Apelacion Vista Flores Malbec by Criado Wines

Catena Zapata Apellation Vista Flores Malbec, 2022

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture and in leading Argentina's Malbec revolution. In the 1950´s, Don Domingo Catena began sourcing Malbec from the historic vineyards of Vista Flores. Domingo prized the region's Malbec for its dark colored and structured tannins.

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through cold maceration for 2-6 days at 50ºF (10ºC). The juice is then fermented for 8-16 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 2-12 days. 12 months in French oak barrel (35% new).

VINEYARDS

Vista Flores Vineyard (1100m/3608ft). Alluvial origin. Loamy soil, with rounded rocks on the bottom (80% Sand - 10% Clay - 10% Silt).

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • Varietal: 100% Malbec
  • Alcohol: 13.7%
  • Total Acidity: 5.65 grams/liter
  • pH: 3.65

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CATENA ZAPATA

SINCE 1902
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winemaker

Alejandro vigil

Alejandro was named Winemaking Director in July 2007. Under Alejandro’s direction the winery was named New World Winery of the Year in 2010 by Wine Enthusiast and Winery of the Year in 2012 by Wine and Spirits Magazine. Alejandro has led the winery to garner international acclaim with over forty 95+ points ratings from the world’s most influential wine publications including Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter and Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine.Cellar.

"Winemaking is a way of life that revolves around contact with nature and a true love for the work. To produce wines from a place you need to breathe the same air as the vine, suffer the cold and the heat, and feel a sense of belonging to that place." AV

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