Agrelo Saint Felicien Semillon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–8 years of vintage release, though well-stored bottles can develop complex honeyed and nutty notes over a decade.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, grilled white fish, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Saint Felicien range by Catena Zapata holds a legendary place in Argentine wine history, famously debuting in 1963 as the country's first varietally labeled wine, adorned with elegant labels designed by renowned local artists. This Semillon pays tribute to that pioneering spirit, sourced from the historic, cool-climate clay soils of Agrelo in Luján de Cuyo. Historically, Semillon was one of Argentina's most widely planted white varieties, and Catena Zapata preserves this heritage by crafting a wine of striking texture and complexity. Fermented and partially aged in oak, it captures the classic, slightly waxy character of the grape, balancing vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes with subtle hints of honey, chamomile, and toasted nuts.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata is celebrated as the pioneer that revolutionized modern Argentine winemaking and propelled Malbec onto the international stage. Located in Mendoza, the estate was transformed in the 1980s by third-generation vintner Nicolás Catena Zapata, who boldly advanced high-altitude viticulture along the Andean foothills, highlighted by the iconic Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary. Today, under the stewardship of Nicolás and his daughter Dr. Laura Catena, the winery unites traditional winemaking with groundbreaking soil and climate research via the Catena Institute of Wine. The estate is globally revered for its profound, terroir-driven expressions, exemplified by flagship cuvées such as Nicolás Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino, and the acclaimed Adrianna Vineyard parcel-specific bottlings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Semillon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%