{"product_id":"catena-zapata-nicolas-catena-zapata-2020","title":"Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicolas Catena Zapata is a still red wine that combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec in a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-balanced blend\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced in Mendoza, it displays a ruby red colour with violet highlights. On the nose, it reveals fruity and floral aromas, accompanied by notes of liquorice, spices, and clear mineral hints. On the palate, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied and robust\u003c\/strong\u003e style, while maintaining a fresh character. The structure is supported by very fine tannins that lead to a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this wine ideal for pairing with rich meat-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003emountain vineyards of Mendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e, tended by the Catena Zapata winery. The grapes come from massal selections of ungrafted vines, faithfully recalling the style of classic historic blends. Specifically, the Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in Gualtallary at the Adrianna Vineyard, while the Malbec comes from Altamira at the Nicasia Vineyard. This precise \u003cstrong\u003eparcel origin\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a pronounced minerality and a clear \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e, authentically reflecting the high-altitude terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, some parcels are vinified with whole bunches to preserve freshness and tannic texture. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, concrete vats, and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for about 10-15 days. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003epost-fermentation maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of 5-10 days and complete malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 18 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a targeted maturation that rounds out its intense body and defines the overall harmony of its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first luxury Argentine cuvée to be exported worldwide, Nicolás Catena Zapata 2020 evokes the original pre-phylloxera \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Malbec. Born from historic ungrafted vines grown in the \u003cstrong\u003emountain vineyards of Mendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e, this excellent red, awarded 98 points by James Suckling, displays a \u003cstrong\u003erobust and harmonious structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ageing in French oak imparts a fresh, mineral sip with ultra-fine tannins, perfect for stylishly enhancing the most succulent meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Catena Zapata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44514898280619,"sku":"50642","price":91.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/catena-zapata-nicolas-catena-zapata-2020_50642_1_f8ebe5b2-da03-4895-8c7b-0a3578ed428e.webp?v=1738265023","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/catena-zapata-nicolas-catena-zapata-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}