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Description
Score: 97 Points – James Suckling
Launched with its first vintage in 1997, Nicolás Catena Zapata was Argentina’s first luxury cuvée to gain global recognition. Inspired by the original Bordeaux blends of the 18th and 19th centuries—when Malbec often held equal footing with Cabernet Sauvignon—this wine blends history, innovation, and high-altitude viticulture into one of Argentina’s most iconic reds.
Crafted from ungrafted pre-phylloxera selections of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, this vintage showcases extraordinary aromatic complexity, refined tannins, and a long, elegant finish. It is a benchmark of Argentine winemaking and a tribute to the visionary legacy of Nicolás Catena.
"This wine is a journey to the past, crafted from some of the highest and most distinctive vineyards in Mendoza."
Technical Sheet
Winery: Catena Zapata
Score: 97 James Suckling
Type: Red
Vintage: 2021
Blend: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels
Winemakers: Alejandro Vigil & Fernando Buscema
Alcohol Content: 13.7%
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l
pH: 3.65
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Country: Argentina
Aging Potential: Over 15 years
Pairing Suggestions: Grilled red meats, braised lamb, aged cheeses, rich pasta dishes, and spiced cuisine
Vineyards
Adrianna Cru (Gualtallary, Uco Valley): Calcareous gravel soils. 17 hectares planted in 1992 at 1450 masl.
Nicasia Cru (Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley): Large gravels with sand and silt. 15 hectares planted in 1996 at 1095 masl.
Vinification
Manual harvest. Fermentation carried out in small oak barrels, concrete, and stainless steel tanks at 26–28°C for about 15 days. Total maceration time is 18–22 days. Natural malolactic fermentation follows.
About the Winery
Founded in 1902, Catena Zapata is a legendary family-run winery currently led by third- and fourth-generation vintners Nicolás Catena and Laura Catena. Nicolás is credited with transforming Argentine wine in the 1980s by focusing on quality, planting vineyards at altitudes of up to 1500 meters, and reintroducing Malbec to the world stage. The winery has earned international acclaim, including Decanter’s Man of the Year, Wine Spectator’s Distinguished Service Award, and multiple Winery of the Year honors from top publications worldwide.
Shipping info
Orders are packed the same day or next business day. Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days, depending on your location in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
We ship directly from Argentina. All wines are carefully protected for international shipping.
Shipping Cost
2–3 bottles: $25 USD
4–5 bottles: $20 USD
6 bottles or more: FREE shipping
If any bottle arrives broken or your package doesn't show up, we’ll refund you for the affected items — no stress, no hassle.
