Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich beef stew
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Named in honor of Ang lica Zapata, the remarkable matriarch of the Catena family and a dedicated educator who instilled a relentless pursuit of excellence in her children, this wine represents a landmark in Argentine viticulture. Sourced primarily from the historic Ang lica Vineyard in Lunlunta, situated along the Mendoza River, the old vines yield incredibly concentrated fruit with remarkably smooth tannins. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by extensive aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a complex, structured Malbec that balances ripe plum and blackberry flavors with delicate notes of vanilla, spice, and violet.
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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.