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Score 94/100 · James Suckling, Feb 2024

Fresh blue fruit with dried herbs, ripe stems and white pepper. Very juicy, fresh and fine-grained on the palate with a medium body and a crunchy, fluid finish. Quite long. Drink or hold.

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95
95/100

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94
94/100

James Suckling

95
95/100

Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous

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95 points
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Drink 2024-2038, Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous, Feb 2024

The 2021 Malbec Catena Alta comprises 70% sourced from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley and the remaining portion from Luján and Maipú. Aged for up to 18 months in French oak barrels, both new and used, this purple wine reveals aromas of plums and cherries alongside hints of lavender and violets, all atop a subtle cedar layer. Dry and juicy, the supple and velvety tannins are complemented by a nimble flow, resulting in a mildly structured red with a flavorful, lasting finish. If there is a key in Mendoza Malbec, meaning piecing together terroirs to enhance complexity, this bottle might be the example.

About the producer

Bodega Catena Zapata - producer
Bodega Catena Zapata

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.

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Grape Blend

Malbec/Auxerrois/Cot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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