Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2022

The younger sibling to the celebrated 2011, this 2022 Malbec Argentino is a vivid, perfumed expression of Mendoza's finest high-altitude sites, blending two contrasting vineyards for density, lift and fine-grained structure.

The 2022 combines destemmed, whole-cluster-fermented fruit from the Angelica Vineyard in Lunlunta, Maipu (named for Nicolas Catena Zapata's mother) and the Nicasia Vineyard in La Consulta, Altamira (named for his grandmother), grown at up to 1,095m elevation. The nose is elegant and perfumed with violets, spice and fresh blackberries and blueberries; the palate is super juicy, with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long, mineral-tinged finish.

• Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata
• Country: Argentina
• Region: Mendoza
• Vineyards: Angelica (Lunlunta, Maipu) and Nicasia (La Consulta, Altamira)
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: 100% Malbec
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: 45-60 minutes recommended
• Food pairing: Wagyu steak, grilled red meats and mature hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Approachable now; built to reward cellaring through the early 2030s