Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec

8.93334 ratings
8.8117 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Anthony Pro

I don’t drink Malbec often, but when I do… I prefer Catena!

But really… it’s good. Oak. Leather. Fruit.

It tastes like I’m smoking a cigar in the forest.

I don’t drink Malbec often, but when I do… I prefer Catena!

But really… it’s good. Oak. Leather. Fruit.

It tastes like I’m smoking a cigar in the forest.

Dec 21st, 2021
Jamie Baker

I really like this wine. Bold fruit flavor paired with Beecher's tangy flagship cheese. Great treat!!

I really like this wine. Bold fruit flavor paired with Beecher's tangy flagship cheese. Great treat!!

9 people found it helpfulAug 8th, 2014
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.2

Fresh and black with good minerality and balance. A bit pedestrian.

Fresh and black with good minerality and balance. A bit pedestrian.

5 people found it helpfulJul 27th, 2014
Lori Sullivan

At 1st very nice dark fruit with a sour cherry bite and a bit of smoky oak. As it warmed up it became more candied. Better slightly chilled

At 1st very nice dark fruit with a sour cherry bite and a bit of smoky oak. As it warmed up it became more candied. Better slightly chilled

4 people found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015
Deborah Heath

Young but balanced entry-level #malbec from #catenazapata which I had the pleasure of visiting in #mendoza last year. Dark fruit, tobacco, a trace of garrigue.

Young but balanced entry-level #malbec from #catenazapata which I had the pleasure of visiting in #mendoza last year. Dark fruit, tobacco, a trace of garrigue.

3 people found it helpfulSep 20th, 2015
Wade Hinkle

This wine was a good balance for our meal of beef filets with a Southwestern rub and chipotle mashed potatoes. Good body, nice fruit tones.

This wine was a good balance for our meal of beef filets with a Southwestern rub and chipotle mashed potatoes. Good body, nice fruit tones.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015
Jace Frenzy

Very bright out of the bottle with fairly acidic black fruits. It develops well into a velvety red with hints of leather, oak and black pepper. Medium+ tannins and finish. Definitely will drink again!

Very bright out of the bottle with fairly acidic black fruits. It develops well into a velvety red with hints of leather, oak and black pepper. Medium+ tannins and finish. Definitely will drink again!

3 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2015
Milan Franeta

2006 Catena Malbec priced at $40. Made from high-altitude grapes grown at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina, this wine features flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and mocha. Enjoyable with or without food.

2006 Catena Malbec priced at $40. Made from high-altitude grapes grown at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina, this wine features flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and mocha. Enjoyable with or without food.

3 people found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2014
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

8.9

Jens had this 9 years ago

Jens had this 9 years ago

2 people found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2015
AtsuKo KitakuBo

恵比寿LOVAT

恵比寿LOVAT

2 people found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2015