Catena Malbec - Catena Zapata

Catena Malbec - Catena ZapataThe Catena Malbec of Catena Zapata from the Argentine wine-growing region of Mendoza is an excellent, varietal and silky red wine. In the glass, this wine shimmers a deep ruby red with purple highlights. The fruity bouquet is dominated by aromas of juicy blackberries and ripe heart cherries - perfectly underpinned with spicy notes of coffee, tobacco and some black pepper. On the palate, this Argentine red wine convinces with a wonderful harmony between the juicy fruit fullness and silky texture. The fine-grained tannins are perfectly integrated into the full-bodied body and accompany into the pleasantly long finish. Vinification of the Zapata Catena Malbec The Malbec grapes for this red wine come from three different vineyard sites: Lunlunta, El Cepillo and Gualtallary. After the grapes are carefully harvested, they are first cold macerated in the Catena Zapata winery for 5 days at a temperature of about 9 degrees Celsius. This is followed by 16 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, this wine is macerated for 22 days. Once maceration is complete, this red wine is placed in wooden barrels and ages in them for a total of 12 to 14 months. Food recommendation for the Catena Malbec Zapata We recommend this dry red wine from Argentina to grilled red meat, lamb and game dishes, pasta with strong sauces or spicy cheeses.