2021 Catena "Argentino" Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaABOUT THIS WINE The epic tale of the noble Malbec grape is like no other, and the label for Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino pays tribute to the varietys history in France and its rise in Argentina. Four female figures embody different landmarks in the history of the grape. Eleanor of Aquitaine represents the birth of Malbec. She is a strong, Old World presence, lingering at the bridge in Cahors, where Malbec came into its own. Next, the Immigrant

As with cathedrals in the past

and passion craft classic examples of the Roero’s special terroir of sand

The 2024 vintage showcases a lively aromatic profile—think orchard fruits

using a proprietary process designed and patented by Ca’ del Bosco

100% Aligoté Doré from vines that are 50 years old on average

Middle Miocene

Intense and bright garnet colour

In the same manner that these old vines labor to yield the fruit

Only high quality natural corks are used

stainless steel fermenters have been installed and wines are now fermented and aged on site

Zalto developed the collection in the years from 2001 to 2004 in close cooperation with the Austrian priest and wine expert Hans Denk

selling the wine they made to negociants