Catena Zapata Nicasia Malbec 2022

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Located in the far southerly growing region of Altamira en La Consulta, the Nicasia vineyard is the only planting of the special Catena Selection of Malbec cuttings in this traditional area for Malbec. La Consulta was Nicolás Catena’s father, Domingo’s, prefered Malbec location. 10% whole cluster and 90% whole berry fruit is hand-loaded into 225-500 liter new French oak barrels for a 100% barrel fermentation for a period of 17 days, allowing seamless oak integration. Wild yeasts. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 24 months, followed by 24 months of aging in bottle before release. 

Food Pairing

Pairs well with roasted veal, shiitake mushrooms, and beef tenderloin.

VINEYARDS

Old Vines from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica. The origins of the vines, which we call “The Catena Cuttings”, is a prephyloxeric Massale Selection from the Angélica Vineyard.

Harvest time varies depending on each lot's soil composition. Harvest time can vary by several weeks between one lot and another within the same vineyard.

  • Nicasia Vineyard: Named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s grandmother.
  • Shallow loamy soil. Gravel on surface and topsoil.
  • Location: La Consulta District, San Carlos Region, Mendoza, Argentina.
  • Altitude: 3,593 ft (1,095 m) elevation.
  • Planted in 1996 (20 years old vineyard).
  • Angélica Vineyard: Named after Nicolás Catena Zapata’s mother.
  • Soil: Adjacent to dry river bed. Light gravel, loam and clay.
  • Location: Lunlunta District, Maipú Region, Mendoza, Argentina.
  • Altitude: 3,018 ft (920 m) elevation.
  • Planted in: Circa 1930 (90 years old vineyard)

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