Summary

The Nicolás Catena Zapata 2011 is a prestigious red blend, primarily composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Malbec, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Argentina. This vintage, marked by cooler temperatures and lower yields, showcases a complex profile with aromas of dark berries, chocolate, and nuanced spices. The wine is full-bodied and demonstrates a polished structure with vibrant acidity and well-integrated tannins. Its flavors of cassis, plum, and mint, along with hints of leather and mocha, contribute to a rich and profound tasting experience. Aged for 18-24 months in French oak, this wine is both graceful now and has significant aging potential.

Tasting Notes

JS95

Complex aromas of dark berry, shaved chocolate and minerals. Full-bodied, bright and fruity with a beautiful balance and length. It's so polished and gorgeous. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% malbec.

W&S93

First launched with the 1997 vintage, this is Catena’s most ambitious red blend. It’s based on 80 percent cabernet sauvignon grown in La Pirámide, the vineyard surrounding the Mayan pyramid–shaped winery, in Agrelo; the rest is malbec from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley. Generous in spice scents, with an accent on black pepper and cinnamon notes, it’s seductively profound, with sweet, ripe fruit flavors supported by refined tannins. Graceful now, it will gain complexity with five years or more in the cellar.

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