Catena Zapata Red Blend Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 750ml

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Catena Zapata Red Blend Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 750ml

Name: Catena Zapata Red Blend Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 750ml
Brand: Catena Zapata
SKU: 884104
Price: 80.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95.3 (4 reviews)

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The 2016 Nicolás Catena Zapata has not been released, and they are going to sell the 2017 before it. This is the one wine, together with the Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec, that is sold through the négoce in Bordeaux for Europe and Asia. This is backward, serious and austere, with terrific balance and great length. This is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary and 31% Malbec from Nicasia. There is also some 8% Cabernet Franc that seems to add a touch, and in 2016, it didn’t need irrigation because there was enough rain. This seems to follow the style of the 2013, a little tight, perhaps because of the Cabernets. This is nuanced and complex, with very good integration of the varieties and the oak, fruit, acidity and mineral texture. One of the best vintages for this bottling.

Country: Argentina
Region: Cuyo
Appellation: Mendoza

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Winery

Catena Zapata

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Country

Argentina

Argentina, a land of immense beauty and diverse landscapes, is also home to a vibrant and rapidly growing wine industry. For those seeking to explore new horizons in the world of wine, Argentina offers a tantalizing journey. With a rich history, unique climate conditions, and a wide array of grape varietals, Argentine wines are as […]

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Region

Cuyo

Nestled in the western part of Argentina, Cuyo is the heartbeat of the country’s wine production. Comprising the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and San Luis, this vast region offers a rich tapestry of terroirs and grape varietals, producing wines celebrated for their unique characteristics. If you’re an enthusiast looking to embark on a journey […]

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Appellation

Mendoza

Mendoza, Argentina’s premier wine region, is a captivating destination for wine enthusiasts seeking to explore a landscape rich in tradition, diverse terroirs, and exceptional grape varietals. Situated within the broader Cuyo region, Mendoza is celebrated for its high-altitude vineyards and its pivotal role in shaping Argentina’s winemaking identity. Climate and Terroir Mendoza’s climate is a […]

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Ratings & Reviews

WA 96pts

Wine Advocate

The 2016 Nicolás Catena Zapata has not been released, and they are going to sell the 2017 before it. This is the one wine, together with the Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec, that is sold through the négoce in Bordeaux for Europe and Asia. This is backward, serious and austere, with terrific balance and great length. This is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary and 31% Malbec from Nicasia. There is also some 8% Cabernet Franc that seems to add a touch, and in 2016, it didn't need irrigation because there was enough rain. This seems to follow the style of the 2013, a little tight, perhaps because of the Cabernets. This is nuanced and complex, with very good integration of the varieties and the oak, fruit, acidity and mineral texture. One of the best vintages for this bottling.

VM 96pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 Nicolás Catena Zapata is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley. It was aged with painstaking precision and presents an alcohol content that reflects the cool year. Perhaps its best quality is the delicate nose of red fruit and floral aromas, which features blackcurrant, plum and lavender notes. Relaxed on the palate with thoroughly polished tannins and measured juice, the texture grows even silkier when the well-integrated freshness comes into play. A dusting of chalk makes a late entrance to coincide with the return of the fruity flavors. This is a layered, increasingly profound and nuanced wine.

JS 95pts

James Suckling

This a rich and flavorful red, showing blackcurrants and tobacco. Full-bodied, soft and fruity with bright and spicy, oyster-shell and fresh-herb character. Serious cabernet blend.

DC 94pts

Decanter

Since 1997, this Bordeaux-inflected Argentine assemblage has been one of Catena Zapata’s flagship wines: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon from Agrelo (Luján de Cuyo) mixed with Malbec and Cabernet Franc from the Uco Valley. It has a fresh character brought by the cool harvest along with aromas of mountain herbs, plum, black cherry and blackcurrant. In the mouth the oak is well-integrated with fine, juicy tannins and a potent, compelling finish. This promises to age extremely well.

Winery Notes

Nicolás Catena Zapata has an intense, deep purple color with bluish-black tones. On the nose, aromas of black fruits – blackberries, black cherries, black plums – predominate with subtle notes of vanilla and dark chocolate intermingled with savory hints of green olive and a stony minerality. On the palate, the wine is tremendously complex, unfolding layer upon layer of red currant, eucalyptus, and black pepper flavors. Black cherries and blackberries give way to cassis followed by a hint of saline minerality. The wine is remarkably concentrated with a firm tannic structure providing the backbone for the lush fruit. The finish is long, a foretoken of the long aging potential of this Argentine masterpiece.

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Catena Zapata Red Blend Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 750ml

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