Bodega Catena Zapata
Angelica Zapata Alta Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
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.
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, 2022
Can’t get more Argentine than this. And again, my buddy James and I disagree on scores. Cheers.
Can’t get more Argentine than this. And again, my buddy James and I disagree on scores. Cheers.
Jan 28th, 2023
