2011 Malbec Catena Alta
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The 2011 Catena Alta Malbec is a blend of wines produced with Malbec grapes from different zones within Mendoza from their signature vineyards Angelica (Lunlunta), La Piramide (Agrelo), Nicasia (Altamira) and Adrianna (Gualtallary). It has a showy, ripe nose full of flowers and blueberries, very classic Malbec with nicely integrated oak aromas of spices. The palate is dry with fine, sweet tannins and some balsamic notes ending very fresh. Comparatively, I was more impressed with the 2011, but set side by side with the vintages of yesteryear this is a superb, austere Malbec. Some 60,000 bottles were produced.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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Saturated deep ruby. Superripe aromas of blackberry and minerals. Wonderfully rich and deep, showing terrific verve to its dark berry and chocolate flavors. A step up in sweetness and sappiness from the regular Catena Malbec. Finishes chewy, broad and very long, with serious but fine tannins, a lingering note of licorice and great verve.
About the producer
Bodega Catena Zapata has been instrumental both in the development of fine wine production in Argentina and in realising the full potential of the Malbec grape.