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1997 Catena Zapata 'Catena' Malbec
- Mendoza, Argentina
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Producer tasting notes: "The Catena 1997 Malbec has a deep, dark violet color. The wine has a complex nose of black raspberry and red currant fruit with elements of smoke and spice. The mouth feel is soft and smooth with ripe flavors layered with notes of chocolate and toast. The wine is full bodied, with excellent balance, round, sweet tannins and a lengthy finish." - Bodegas Catena Zapata
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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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- HIGH MOUNTAIN ESTATE VINEYARDS The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.
- Alcohol ABV
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14.1%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Acidity TA
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5.7 g/L
- Acidity pH
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3.67
- Blend
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100% Malbec
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Oaked
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American, French
- Winemaker
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Alejandro Vigil
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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A Blend of Three Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times: Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: aluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom. El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded rocks on the bottom. Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Gravel and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.
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- Producer Tasting Notes
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The Catena 1997 Malbec has a deep, dark violet color. The wine has a complex nose of black raspberry and red currant fruit with elements of smoke and spice. The mouth feel is soft and smooth with ripe flavors layered with notes of chocolate and toast. The wine is full bodied, with excellent balance, round, sweet tannins and a lengthy finish.
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About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Chicken pastilla Starter Course
- Contains: pistachio, cinnamon
- Moroccan
- Indian lamb kofta Main Course
- Contains: cumin, coriander
- Indian
- Filet mignon Main Course
- Chargrilled fillet steak with Parmigiano fonduta and porcini
- Contains: parmesan
- Italian
- Mimolette Cheese Course
- French
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The 1997 vintage was not a good year for French juggernaut, dry Bordeaux but it was a sweet success for its little sister, Sauternes. Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, Champagne and Alsace were good but not great but the Loire Valley enjoyed an excellent year.
However, the real star of the vintage was Italy with both Piedmont and ...
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