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Malbec2021

Catena ZapataMendoza, Argentina

Catena Malbec by Bodega Catena Zapata is a high‑altitude Mendoza Malbec crafted from a blend of mountain vineyards in th…Learn More »

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/750ml

2021 Retail Average

91

/100

2021 Pro Rating

Malbec 2021 Vintage Overview

2021 OVERVIEW

Generous waves of ripe plum, dark cherry and blueberry glide across the palate in the 2021 Catena Zapata Malbec, framed by gentle spice and a whisper of stony freshness. Medium-bodied and plush, its velvety tannins make it effortless to drink now, yet there’s just enough structure to keep it interesting over the next few years.

Drinking Window
2023 2028
Pairings

Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri; Roast pork with herbs; Mushroom and blue cheese burger

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Malbec · Knowledge Base

About Malbec

Catena Malbec by Bodega Catena Zapata is a high‑altitude Mendoza Malbec crafted from a blend of mountain vineyards in the Uco Valley and Maipú, showcasing the estate’s pioneering work with Andean terroirs. Typically 100% Malbec, it marries deep violet color and ripe black and red fruit (plum, blackberry, blueberry) with floral notes of violet, bright natural acidity, fine tannins, and a flinty, mineral edge, framed by subtle French oak. Positioned as a flagship, widely exported wine, it’s known for delivering serious structure and age‑worthines…