BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA Malbec, Nicasia Vineyard 2011

The Nicasia vineyard is located in the far southerly growing region of Altamira en La Consulta. The grapes are hand-loaded into 225-500 liter new French oak barrels for a 100% barrel fermentation for a period of 15 days. Winemaker Alejandro Vigil ages the wine in French oak barrels for 18 months, followed by 24 months of aging in bottle before release. This wine opens with aromas of boysenberry, Turkish coffee, cedar and rose petals. This layered and complex wine delivers aromas of anise, creme de cassis, mocha and a wonderfully complex and mineral driven palate. This would pair marvelously with a juicy ribeye steak. (Drink 2015-2030) - October, 2015 (OB)


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Wine Specifications


  • Report Date: October, 2015 
  • Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata
  • Vintage: 2011
  • Drinking Window: 2015-2030
  • Estimated Value: $100
  • Country: Argentina
  • Region: Mendoza
  • Appellation: Mendoza
  • Importer: Winebow

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