- 92 points -
February 2024 (Vintage 2023)A juicy malbec that shows lots of fruit. Touches of white pepper and spices. Juicy, lively and crunchy on the palate with a medium body and a fresh, medium-long finish.
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CATENA
Malbec High Mountain Vines
2023
- Sustainable
- Vegan
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$23.99
280 case(s) available
Product code
478727
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
Specialty
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
Mendoza
Varietal(s)
Malbec
100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Availability
Producer's website
About this winery
At heart, Catena is a story about family. Family who poured their lives, passion, and spirit into transforming scrub-laden desert into some of the most beautiful and unique vineyards in the world. Family that passed their knowledge from generation to generation, blending collective memory with state-of-the-art science from the new world of viticulture. Family who, through risk-taking, faith, and a little luck, transformed their treasured Mendoza terroir into the fountainhead of the...
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Product notes
The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.
Press reviews
- 90 points -
May 2025 (Vintage 2023)The 2023 Malbec leads with an elegantly perfumed, juicy bouquet accented with turned-earth aromas. The texture is precise, vibrant and straightforward, concluding on a high-toned finish with a savory, sturdy core.
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- 90 points -
April 2025The 2023 Malbec Catena, made from Mendoza grapes, is fruit-forward with a twist of oak in the background, offering soft caramel notes. The palate features plush tannins and balanced freshness, as a faint leafy note recalls the warmth of the 2023 vintage. This is an indulgent and well-crafted commercial wine.
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