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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)

buko reviewed Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec 2006:

November 2009

buko

Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec 2006

Starting at $13^.07 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Matcav reviewed Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Alamos 2006:

November 2009

Matcav

Alamos is a good quality for the price Malbec, I hope wineries start importing the really good Argentinian Malbec, as Ricardo Santos or Rutini, these are the best.

Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Alamos 2006

Starting at $9^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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marendt428 reviewed Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2007:

November 2009

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Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $23^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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marendt428 reviewed Catena Alta Malbec 2005:

November 2009

marendt428

Best Malbec I've ever tasted, perhaps one of my top 10 wines ever. Rich full flavor, complex, multiple layers of fruit, chocolate, leather, pepper and spice. Something to be enjoyed for a celebration. Drinks like its twice...

Catena Alta Malbec 2005

Starting at $46^.99 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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marendt428 reviewed Catena Malbec 2006:

November 2009

marendt428

perfect malbec under $20 in my mind. great with BBQ, full rich fruit flavor, slight pepper on the nose. Best if not decanted.

Catena Malbec 2006

Starting at $20^.85 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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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

Starting at $19^.26 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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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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Kursulla modified this page:

Oct 5

Kursulla

Kursulla edited the contact information for Catena.

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