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98
/ 100
James Suckling -
17
/ 20
Jancis Robinson MW
Red
Classification
Malbec
Variety
2019
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Argentina
Country
Mendoza,
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"This has a complex nose of baked blackberries, grilled plums, dried earth, moss, pine cones, sandalwood, charcoal and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins. Wow. So much going on. Layered, seamless and silky. Incredible length. Keeps going. 42% cabernet sauvignon, 30% malbec and 28% cabernet franc. Try this from 2024."
- James Suckling
17 / 20
"Purple fruit and flowers give a powerful, aromatic sweetness to the nose. The palate has a graphite and dried-herb edge, which must be due to the high proportion of Cabernet Franc. Chalky and peppery through the middle, this has just the right level of edginess to make it intriguing. Layered and persistent in its floral character on the finish. - Tom Parker MW"
- Jancis Robinson MW
Tasting Notes
Catena Zapata is one of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina, with a long history of winemaking excellence. The winery is known for its meticulous attention to detail and dedication to producing wines of the highest quality.
Intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis, along with hints of violet, vanilla, and dark chocolate. Full-bodied with a rich, velvety texture and flavours of black fruit, chocolate, and tobacco. It has a solid tannic structure that provides a firm backbone and a long, persistent finish.