Catena Zapata • Mendoza, Argentina
Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon is Catena Zapata’s historic ‘Alta’ expression of estate-grown Cabernet from select old ro…Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon is Catena Zapata’s historic ‘Alta’ expression of estate-grown Cabernet from select old rows in Mendoza’s high-altitude sites (Agrelo, Villa Bastías/Tupungato and Altamira/Valle de Uco). Typically blended with…Learn More »
$49
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
93
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Currant and blackberry fruit drive this Catena Zapata Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, layered with red chili spice, clove, cedar and a fresh herbal lift from the touch of Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium to full-bodied and focused rather than heavy, with juicy acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins that give it a taut, gripping finish and plenty of cellar potential.
Herb-crusted lamb chops; Grilled ribeye with chimichurri; Mushroom and black pepper ragù over polenta
Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon is Catena Zapata’s historic ‘Alta’ expression of estate-grown Cabernet from select old rows in Mendoza’s high-altitude sites (Agrelo, Villa Bastías/Tupungato and Altamira/Valle de Uco). Typically blended with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, it’s made from low-yield, carefully selected parcels, aged in French oak and presents concentrated dark-currant and wild-berry fruit, spicy-eucalyptus and tobacco notes, firm fine tannins and good ageing potential—an elegant, terroir-driven Argentine Cabernet with classic str…