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Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec(2000)
- Winery:
- Bodega Catena Zapata
- Varietal:
- Malbec
- Region:
- Argentina > Mendoza > Maipú > Lunlunta
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- berry, bramble fruits, decant, blackberry, spices, resinous, oak, black currant, raspberry, body - full
Reflecting the first vintage of a microclimate blended wine for the Catena Zapata Malbec, this wine is 100% Malbec sourced from the sandy, clay soil of Lot 18 in the 70 year old Angélica vineyard and the sandy soil of Lot 3 in the Nicasia vineyard. The 2001 vintage in the Angélica and Nicasia vineyards experienced slightly warmer average temperatures during March, but with very cool nights, with average thermal amplitudes greater than the norm. The fruit from Angélica lent rich dark fruit flavors, a full yet soft mouthfeel and ripe, sweet tannins. The Malbec from Nicasia contributed delicate read more...floral aromatics and spicy pepper notes on the finish. This vintage should be enjoyed in 4 to 5 years and will continue to improve over the following 10 years.
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