Bodega Catena Zapata
Angelica Zapata Alta Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
A nice Malbec. Well balanced, mellow tannins. Dark and concentrated.
A nice Malbec. Well balanced, mellow tannins. Dark and concentrated.
Apr 21st, 2024
Deep Ruby, purple hues, aged in French oak, with aromas of ripe dark fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry and black currants with notes of licorice, vanilla and tobacco, slight citrus zing. Medium+ finish, fine soft tannins, crisp acidity, ending dry with fruit and slight earthy notes. Nice!
Deep Ruby, purple hues, aged in French oak, with aromas of ripe dark fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry and black currants with notes of licorice, vanilla and tobacco, slight citrus zing. Medium+ finish, fine soft tannins, crisp acidity, ending dry with fruit and slight earthy notes. Nice!
Dec 22nd, 2023
This is a 2017 barrel sample of the Angelica Vineyard. Although, our host was only about 80% sure of his read on the barrel code.
On the nose; loads of ripe ruby dark cassis and baking spices; cinnamon, vanilla and just a touch of clove, rich dark soils, blackberries, black raspberries, blue fruits dark cherries, dark chocolate, and purple florals & violets.
On the palate; ripe ruby dark cassis and baking spices; cinnamon, vanilla and just a touch of clove, rich dark soils, blackberries, blueberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate, grounds, coffee dry rocks & dry river stones, soft leather and purple florals & violets. Very good acidity. The finish is already beautifully round, balanced and polished.
Photos of; their beautiful spotless barrel room, our host getting barrel samples, the layers of soil structure this wine is grown and their Estate vineyards.
This is a 2017 barrel sample of the Angelica Vineyard. Although, our host was only about 80% sure of his read on the barrel code.
On the nose; loads of ripe ruby dark cassis and baking spices; cinnamon, vanilla and just a touch of clove, rich dark soils, blackberries, black raspberries, blue fruits dark cherries, dark chocolate, and purple florals & violets.
On the palate; ripe ruby dark cassis and baking spices; cinnamon, vanilla and just a touch of clove, rich dark soils, blackberries, blueberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate, grounds, coffee dry rocks & dry river stones, soft leather and purple florals & violets. Very good acidity. The finish is already beautifully round, balanced and polished.
Photos of; their beautiful spotless barrel room, our host getting barrel samples, the layers of soil structure this wine is grown and their Estate vineyards.
the best #Malbec is grown at high elevations ⛰, and some of the best - like this lush, ripe, floral Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta - should be drunk there, too
the best #Malbec is grown at high elevations ⛰, and some of the best - like this lush, ripe, floral Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta - should be drunk there, too
Dec 11th, 2017
Bold ruby in color. Mild and pleasant to the nose. Plum, black fruit, blueberry and a hint of coca to the palate. Long smooth lingering finish. One of the better Malbec from Argentina. Very good value.
Bold ruby in color. Mild and pleasant to the nose. Plum, black fruit, blueberry and a hint of coca to the palate. Long smooth lingering finish. One of the better Malbec from Argentina. Very good value.
1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2022Gisele had this 11 years ago
Gisele had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2014
Having this wonderful Malbec with my friends in São Paulo!
Having this wonderful Malbec with my friends in São Paulo!
Mar 1st, 2016Dark Ruby Malbec with a mix of Vanilla Chocolate black cherry on the nose. Very soft on the mid-pallet tasting licorice and cherries - beautiful long finish. Thanks to my friend in Buenos Ares- love it Mariano!!!
Dark Ruby Malbec with a mix of Vanilla Chocolate black cherry on the nose. Very soft on the mid-pallet tasting licorice and cherries - beautiful long finish. Thanks to my friend in Buenos Ares- love it Mariano!!!
Aug 23rd, 2015