Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Tikal
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, venison stew
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Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon represents a landmark achievement in Argentine winemaking, showcasing the Catena family's pioneering efforts to cultivate world-class Cabernet Sauvignon in high-altitude Andean terroirs. Sourced from historic, low-yielding rows within the family's estate vineyards—predominantly the La Pir mide Vineyard in Agrelo, Luj n de Cuyo—this wine benefits from the intense sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the mountain foothills. The vines, propagated from historic massal selections, yield small, concentrated berries. The wine is crafted using traditional, meticulous micro-vinification techniques and aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a classic, structured profile characterized by deep cassis, graphite, and subtle tobacco notes, backed by refined tannins and vibrant mountain acidity.
🍾 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.