COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Bodega Catena Zapata
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Bodega Catena Zapata is a distinguished Argentine red wine. Bodega Catena Zapata is a pioneer in Argentine viticulture, with four generations of the Catena family dedicated to producing world-class wines from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza. The family's pursuit of quality and exploration of terroir has established Argentina on the global wine map. The 2020 vintage was notably dry and low-yielding, leading to concentrated fruit and wines with power and balance. The wines are characterized by their expression of Mendoza's diverse terroirs, natural balance, concentration, and distinct varietal identity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at elevations up to 1450 meters (4757 ft).
Fact 02
Some vines are ungrafted, a rarity in modern viticulture.
Fact 03
The 'Nicolás Catena Zapata' bottling is a tribute to the winery's visionary founder.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage experienced a notably dry and low-yield growing season.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Catena Cabernet Sauvignon involves fermentation in a mix of small oak barrels, concrete, and stainless-steel tanks, often with wild yeasts. Maceration periods typically range from 15 to 30 days post-fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, utilizing a combination of new, second-use, and older barrels. Some bottlings may also receive up to 24 months of bottle aging before release.
