Angelica Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon Alta
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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Grilled beef ribeye, roasted rack of lamb, aged Cheddar cheese
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Named in honor of Angélica Zapata, the matriarch of the Catena family who instilled a relentless pursuit of excellence in her children, this Cabernet Sauvignon Alta represents the family's dedication to unlocking the potential of high-altitude terroirs in Mendoza. Sourced primarily from the historic La Pirámide vineyard in Agrelo, situated at nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, the vines benefit from intense mountain sunlight and cool alpine nights. This unique microclimate allows the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve optimal phenolic maturity while retaining vibrant acidity. The wine is typically aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a deeply structured, elegant red with intense notes of cassis, cedar, and subtle spice, reflecting a classic Old World structure married to New World fruit intensity.
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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.