2022 Catena Zapata Argentino Vineyard Malbec

The Catena Zapata Argentino Vineyard Malbec is an opulent and finely detailed tribute to the noble Malbec grape and its extraordinary journey from Old World origins to New World revival. Sourced from two historic vineyards - Nicasia in La Consulta and Angélica in Lunlunta - this 100% Malbec blend captures the full expression of high-altitude Mendoza terroir.

Crafted by winemakers Alejandro Vigil and Ernesto Bajda, this wine undergoes extended cold maceration and up to 38 days total skin contact before ageing 15–18 months in a mix of French oak barrels. It’s deeply coloured, with an aromatic core of violets, blackberries, and spice, underpinned by rich tannins and an elegant mineral backbone. The result is a bold yet graceful wine that balances power and poise.

A flagship Malbec that stands shoulder to shoulder with the greats, this is a wine of profound heritage, complexity, and age-worthiness from one of Argentina’s most iconic producers.

98 points
"Elegant and perfumed nose with violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and touches of chiles, chocolate, cigar box and white pepper. Super juicy on the palate with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long finish. Drink or hold."
- Zekun Shuai (James Suckling)