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Blending different varietals, different lots and even different vintages is an art as old as winemaking itself. In Bordeaux, the blending of the famous five - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec - is a centuries read more...old art. Each component is thought to add a level of complexity to the wine.

Over the past 20 years, Nicolás and Laura Catena and their vineyard management team have worked tirelessly in the discovery, identification and development of key microclimates in the high altitude wine country of Mendoza, Argentina. Nicolás Catena has planted an almost countless number of varietals and clones throughout his mountain vineyard sites.

This quest for quality lead Nicolás and Laura Catena to a crucial discovery regarding the influence of altitude on grape cultivation in Mendoza. Observing the important differences in soil types, average temperatures and thermal amplitudes that exist at varying altitudes, he found that vineyard sites which are just a few kilometers apart can have vast differences in altitude and possess remarkably different microclimates.    (hide)

Seacoast Terroir reviewed Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004:

November 2009

Seacoast Terroir

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Starting at $16^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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donccpa reviewed Cantena Malbec Catena Malbec 2006:

November 2009

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Cantena Malbec Catena Malbec 2006

Starting at $18^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Luscious wrote in the forum topic: Visiting Mendoza

November 2009

Luscious

Two weeks ago ago I visited several wineries or rather 'bodegas' in the Mendoza ... ratings of 94 and above. - Catena Zapata - Bressia - Bodega Ruca Malen - A beautiful place to have an outstading five-course lunch with...

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GoinGray reviewed Catena Malbec 2007:

November 2009

GoinGray

Berry and cedar scent. Dry, dark cherry. A little powdery.

Catena Malbec 2007

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Santa Adega wrote in the forum topic: Visiting Mendoza

October 2009

Santa Adega

You really should go to Zuccardi Family, call before and try to have a ... Its a great experience. Catena, Septima and Rural (Wine Museum) are nice locations as well. And as you already there, Sotano, Ruca Malen and...

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Live Slow reviewed Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Alamos 2005:

October 2009

Live Slow

Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Alamos 2005

Starting at $16^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Live Slow reviewed Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Mendoza Alamos 2003:

October 2009

Live Slow

Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Mendoza Alamos 2003

Starting at $19^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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dmoney reviewed Catena Alta Malbec 2005:

October 2009

dmoney

This is an amazing wine - wonderful mouth and lovely soft tannins...my favourite malbec from mendoza

Catena Alta Malbec 2005

Starting at $46^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Kursulla modified this page:

Oct 5

Kursulla

Kursulla edited the contact information for Catena.

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basilwino wrote in the forum topic: Malbec Recommendations ...

September 2009

basilwino

Least expensive $11 Trumpeteer $12 Altos Las Hormigas Hormigas Malbec $13 Dona ... Marco $20 Dona Paula Estate Catena Amancaya (Cab blend) Luigi Bosca also makes a higher end Reserva $26 and a Cab blended one $28.

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JamesR reviewed Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon 2006:

September 2009

JamesR

Lots of fruit. Maybe plum, cassis and cherry. But nothing seems to dominate. It's just a good blend of flavors. Goes well with grilled meat. The color is a dark purple that looked more like a Syrah than a Cab.

Bodega Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Starting at $16^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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