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Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Alamos 2005

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Winery:
Bodega Catena Zapata
Varietal:
Malbec
Region:
Argentina > Mendoza > Valle de Uco > Tupungato
Type:
Red Wine
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User Tags:  spice, complex, fruit, red, oak - heavy, smooth, food wine, balance, perfect, body 


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Argentina, and in particular the region around Mendoza, is making a name for itself as the source of some of the finest expressions of Malbec ever made. In this warm, yet dry climate the Malbec achieves near perfect ripeness endowing the wines with a velvety texture and intense flavors of blackberry, peppery spice, and balsamic herbs. The cooler, well-drained slopes of the hillsides of the region have proven to be ideally suited for Malbec, allowing for the wines to achieve a level of complexity and harmony that rivals those of Napa or Bordeaux.

Winemakers Notes

The 2005 Alamos Malbec presents a dark purple color with violet highlights. The nose offers bright black cherry aromas with light floral notes and a touch of toast. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with ripe, concentrated cassis and black raspberry fruit flavors interwoven with a touch of chocolate and sweet spice from light oak aging. This finish is long and lingering, with ripe, velvety tannins.

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Snooth User: txlinx
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The velvety tannins and full rich body are what I look for in a red!. Perfect


April 2008

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