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Tim Atkin MW on CATENA
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“Bodega Catena Zapata is a driving force in Argentine winemaking. A winery that played a pivotal role in resurrecting Malbec's fortunes, pushing Mendoza's vineyards higher into the Andean foothills, and delving deeply into the country's many terroirs. The family even founded the Catena Institute of Wine to scientifically examine every aspect of the local soils, rocks and microorganisms and their effect on the vines.”
Tim Atkin, July 2023
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Alta Wines
Alta means high in Spanish. These are limited production single varietal wines made from selected rows in Catena's high altitude vineyards. Enjoyable starting at three year after harvest and ages well into one to two decades.
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CATENA
Alta Malbec 2020
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Mendoza, Argentina
521849 |
6x750ml |
Splty
$69.99*
* Suggested retail price
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- 93 Points -
Vinous, September 2022
The 2020 Malbec Catena Alta is a combination of grapes from specific historic lots in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley and was aged for up to 18 months in new and used barrels. Purple in the glass. The complex nose presents notes of ripe plum with hints of spice, cedar and refined woody flavors along with a hint of jam. Indulgent and broad with a lean feel and expansive flow, the precise freshness and grippy tannins lend solidity to the palate.
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CATENA
Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Mendoza, Argentina
521831 |
6x750ml |
Spec
$59.80*
* Suggested retail price
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- 93 Points -
James Suckling, April 2020
A firm, integrated cabernet with attractive plum and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, round tannins and a delicious, flavorful finish. |
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CATENA
Alta Chardonnay 2022
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Mendoza, Argentina
521856 |
6x750ml |
CDK
$47.99*
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- 94 Points -
Vinous, July 2023
The 2022 Chardonnay Alta Historic Rows originates from Gualtallary and Villa Bastías, Uco Valley vineyards. It was aged up to 14 months in a combination of new and used barrels. Yellow in hue with a golden sheen. The floral nose presents appealing green apple, cedar, and nut aromas with hints of fennel and quince in the background. On the palate, it has a creamy, chalky texture and tart acidity resulting in a taut, refreshing mouthfeel. A well-crafted Chardonnay that sums up the advantages of high-altitude vineyards. |
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Other Formats Available
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CATENA
Zapata Malbec Argentino 2021
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Mendoza, Argentina
249125 |
1x3000ml |
Spec
1 case(s) available
$617.57*
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- 96 Points -
Wine Advocate, November 2022
The very young but already harmonious 2021 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino has one of the showier labels from the Catena portfolio. 2021 was a cooler year, as cold as 2016, but instead of a wet year like 2016, it was dry. The wine is juicy and reveals a vibrant palate and very clean and focused aromas and flavors. It's clean and precise with varietal aromas of violets, ripe berries and herbs and a spicy touch from the élevage in oak. It's another great vintage for this blend of grapes from the vineyards of Angélica (Lunlunta) and Nicasia (Altamira). It's nicely textured and tasty, medium to full-bodied and with a vibrant finish.
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CATENA
Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020
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Mendoza, Argentina
331606 |
12x375ml |
Spec
8 case(s) available
$70.23*
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James Suckling, March 2022
Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and cigar box. It’s full-bodied, yet so elegant and weightless. Seamless, finely knit tannins. Beautiful, lengthy finish. |
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CATENA
Alta Malbec 2020
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Mendoza, Argentina
103294 |
6x1500ml |
Spec
2 case(s) available
$169.04*
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- 93 Points -
Wine Advocate, November 2022
The perfumed and floral 2020 Catena Alta Malbec is serious and keeps the balance and poise in this warm and challenging year of the pandemic. It's ripe without excess at 13.8% alcohol and has mellow acidity, coming through as serious and balanced in the palate, with abundant, fine-grained tannins and a tasty and long finish. It's a serious Malbec that overdelivers for the conditions of the year. 165,600 bottles produced.
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