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2009 Catena Zapata 'Catena Appellation San Carlos' Cabernet Franc
- Mendoza, Argentina
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- Red - Bold and Structured
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Vineyard notes: "San Carlos Vineyard (1090m/3576ft). Alluvial origin. Loamy sandy soil with thick calcareous layers with rounded rocks on the bottom (70% Sand - 10% Clay - 20% Silt)"
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Bodega Catena Zapata is one of the foremost wine estates in Mendoza, Argentina. Founded in 1902 and still in family hands, it is particularly known for its rich, full-bodied red wines produced from Malbec.
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- Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from the family´s historic vineyards in San Carlos. Here, the sandy-loam soils and mountainous climate yield a wine with concentrated ripe red berries, a touch of eucalyptus and black pepper, robust tannins and smooth lengthy finish.
- Alcohol ABV
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14%
- Residual Sugar g/L
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2 g/L
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Dry
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100% Cabernet Franc
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Oaked
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French
- Winemaker
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Alejandro Vigil
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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San Carlos Vineyard (1090m/3576ft). Alluvial origin. Loamy sandy soil with thick calcareous layers with rounded rocks on the bottom (70% Sand - 10% Clay - 20% Silt)
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- Winemaking
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This wine goes through cold maceration for 3 days at 50ºF (10ºC). The juice is then fermented for 20 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 10 days.
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- Ageing
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12 months in barrel (35% new). Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - 100% French oak.
About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Dim sum, meat Starter Course
- Chinese
- Beef with black bean sauce Main Course
- Chinese
- Lamb curry Main Course
- Contains: Indian curry
- Indian
- Rigatoni Main Course
- With lamb, tomato and rosemary ragu
- Contains: tomato sauce
- Italian
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Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep
The 2009 vintage for Argentina was excellent.
The winter was relatively mild although there were some cold snaps and bouts of frost which cut yields. However, a dry, still spring which made for a successful budburst and flowering and the summer was also m...
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