Bodega Catena Zapata

Nicolas Catena Zapata Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec

9.315 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Malbec.

On the nose, ruby, rich, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets.

On the palate, the body is medium full. The tannins are quite tame, round and sticky. Fruits are nice & ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. The acidity is round and rains over the palate. The finish is ripe, round, elegant, polished. Beautiful.

Photos of; Bodega Catena Zapata, the set up in progress for our tasting, a couple of wine lovers and the vista outside the front door of Catena Zappa.

This is blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Malbec.

On the nose, ruby, rich, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets.

On the palate, the body is medium full. The tannins are quite tame, round and sticky. Fruits are nice & ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. The acidity is round and rains over the palate. The finish is ripe, round, elegant, polished. Beautiful.

Photos of; Bodega Catena Zapata, the set up in progress for our tasting, a couple of wine lovers and the vista outside the front door of Catena Zappa.

Apr 25th, 2018
Doreen Kleindienst

Great with the lamb and veal!

Great with the lamb and veal!

Dec 25th, 2019
Adam Gäfvert

Från Sydamerikas stora superproducent. Väldigt inställsamt. Gräsig, örtig i doft som sedan övergår mot fatdrag som vanilj. Bra tanin, vanilj, sötfruktig.

Från Sydamerikas stora superproducent. Väldigt inställsamt. Gräsig, örtig i doft som sedan övergår mot fatdrag som vanilj. Bra tanin, vanilj, sötfruktig.

Nov 14th, 2017
Matt Berkovitch

Sommelier Babbo

9.0

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Aug 18th, 2019
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