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Alta Malbec Bottle

Alta Malbec2021

Catena ZapataMendoza, Argentina

Catena Zapata’s Catena Alta Malbec is a high-altitude Mendoza classic, blending old-vine Malbec from the family’s histor…Learn More »

$55

/750ml

2021 Retail Average

94

/100

2021 Pro Rating

Alta Malbec 2021 Vintage Overview

2021 OVERVIEW

Dark plummy fruit and blueberry in Catena Zapata Alta Malbec 2021 are lifted by floral notes and gentle spice, gliding across the palate with sleek, fine-grained tannins and a lively, crunchy line of acidity. The oak seasoning stays in the background, letting the pure, vibrant fruit and herbal nuance carry through to a long, flavorful finish.

Drinking Window
2024 2034
Pairings

Herb-crusted lamb chops, Grilled flank steak with chimichurri, Mushroom and blue cheese risotto

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Alta Malbec Vintage Comparison

Retail Availability

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Wally's Wine & Spirits

🇺🇸Los Angeles, CA
$55.00
2021
2021 Catena 'Alta' Malbec, Mendoza 750mL

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Alta Malbec · Knowledge Base

About Alta Malbec

Catena Zapata’s Catena Alta Malbec is a high-altitude Mendoza classic, blending old-vine Malbec from the family’s historic vineyards in Maipú, Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley to create a deeply colored, layered wine. It typically shows rich black plum and blackberry fruit with violet, spice and subtle oak, carried by fine tannins and lively acidity that reflect the cool nights and diverse alluvial soils of these elevated sites. Structured yet polished, it’s crafted for both immediate pleasure and graceful mid-term aging.