Agrelo Saint Felicien Semillon
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–8 years of vintage release, though well-stored bottles can develop complex honeyed and nutty notes over a decade.
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Roasted pork loin, grilled white fish, creamy mushroom risotto
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, the historic Catena Zapata estate is located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, and remains family-owned under the visionary leadership of Nicolás Catena Zapata and his daughter Laura. Renowned for pioneering high-altitude viticulture in the Andean foothills, the winery revolutionized Argentine winemaking by proving that world-class, age-worthy wines could be produced from extreme mountain terroirs. Their production philosophy focuses on meticulous parcel selection and soil-specific micro-vinifications, particularly within the acclaimed Adrianna Vineyard. Catena Zapata is celebrated globally for its profound, structured red wines, most notably its flagship Bordeaux-style blend, Nicolás Catena Zapata, and the highly expressive, mineral-driven Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec.