2022 Bodegas Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec

Although not confirmed (nor denied) by the RVD but this is Queen Maxima's favorite wine. This topper from Catena Zapata. This Argentina is the flagship of one of the best wineries in Argentina.

The Malbec 'Argentino' perfectly combines the characteristics of two large historical vineyards. The grapes come from the Adrianna vineyard, at an altitude of around 1500 metres, and the Nicasia vineyard, at an altitude of around 1200 metres. The Adrianne vineyard gives the wine its elegance and freshness, Nicasia gives it its strength and maturity. An ideal blend. The winemaking is the same as with the single vineyard wines. Fermentation takes place partly in wooden barrels of 225 litres and partly in barrels of 500 litres. The maturation in new French oak barrels lasts eighteen months. Some of the barrels are replaced by new barrels during the maturation. It is a wine that shows what the Malbec at altitude stands for: a model of pure, ripe fruit and great strength. The wine excels because of its ripe fruit and its balance, the combination of stimulating acids with deliciously ripe fruit and intensity.

The Argentino has an exceptional concentration and complexity. In the glass it has an almost saturated dark purple color; the nose offers cassis, mocha and cloves interspersed with earthy tones. It combines density and sweetness on the one hand with gripping flavors of tobacco, dark berries, spices and minerals; the finish is dominated by sweet black and blue fruits and continues to bombard the palate with silky tannins for minutes. The ageing potential is unprecedented.

Bodega Catena Zapata is considered the flagship of the wineries in Argentina. Robert Parker's statement says a lot: 'when all is said and done, Catena Zapata is the Argentina winery of reference, the standard of excellence'.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.