Angelica Zapata Cabernet Franc Alta
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, as its robust tannins soften and complex tertiary notes develop.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused beef tenderloin
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Angélica Zapata, the remarkable matriarch of the Catena family who instilled a legacy of relentless education and excellence, this wine is a testament to the family's pioneering spirit. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, particularly the historic La Pirámide vineyard in Agrelo, this Cabernet Franc benefits from intense mountain sunlight and cool alpine nights. This unique microclimate allows the grape to develop its signature complexity, balancing ripe red currant and cassis fruit with sophisticated notes of eucalyptus, black pepper, and sweet spice. Aged in French oak barrels, it represents a refined, structured, and deeply expressive Argentine interpretation of a classic Bordeaux variety, showcasing the remarkable potential of high-altitude Cabernet Franc.
🍾 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
Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%