Bodega Catena Zapata

La Consulta Nicasia Vineyard Malbec

9.287 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
La Consulta, 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
Jeff D.

The best Argentine producer in my opinion, save for Rutini perhaps. Great single vineyard from 70+ yr old vines....como sangre en mi copa!

The best Argentine producer in my opinion, save for Rutini perhaps. Great single vineyard from 70+ yr old vines....como sangre en mi copa!

Dec 27th, 2018
Ellen Clifford

Hey. Hi. Oh. Hey. The fresh and acid and balance and blackberry and damnnnnnn it must be good because I do not have good words except that...I could use less dollars but it is VERY good

Hey. Hi. Oh. Hey. The fresh and acid and balance and blackberry and damnnnnnn it must be good because I do not have good words except that...I could use less dollars but it is VERY good

Dec 2nd, 2018
Chris McClellan

Ripe, warm and slightly jammy. Acid is great and holds all together. Chalky and mineral on end. Great usage if oak.

Ripe, warm and slightly jammy. Acid is great and holds all together. Chalky and mineral on end. Great usage if oak.

Jun 4th, 2018
Aaron Means

Good Malbec but the price is a little much to swallow. Super dark and dense in a Bordeaux like manner that has an almost chalky/smoky minerality.

Good Malbec but the price is a little much to swallow. Super dark and dense in a Bordeaux like manner that has an almost chalky/smoky minerality.

Nov 9th, 2017
Jacky Hamasaki

Clear, day bright and deep ruby, medium plus concentration and medium viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity aromas of black berry, black plum, licorice, chocolate, black pepper, mushroom, wet clay.
Dry, medium plus body and high alcohol, medium acidity and medium plus tannin, long finish and medium plus complexity. This wine is depth, complexity and longevity, good Structure. $818

Clear, day bright and deep ruby, medium plus concentration and medium viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity aromas of black berry, black plum, licorice, chocolate, black pepper, mushroom, wet clay.
Dry, medium plus body and high alcohol, medium acidity and medium plus tannin, long finish and medium plus complexity. This wine is depth, complexity and longevity, good Structure. $818

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2014
Tom Kobylarz

One of the better Argentine Malbec for me in a while. Violets, iron, spice, blackberry and plum with excellent acidity and structure. A Graves like scorched earth character in the nose was great.

One of the better Argentine Malbec for me in a while. Violets, iron, spice, blackberry and plum with excellent acidity and structure. A Graves like scorched earth character in the nose was great.

Jun 24th, 2015
Lynn Penner-Ash

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

9.2

Pepper and blackberry. Brighter

Pepper and blackberry. Brighter

May 15th, 2015
Angela Bortugno

@LauraCatena #nwf15 her wines are fabulous but she is the star behind Catena wines. Pure Argentina Malbec with blueberries, gravel/graphite and a silky texture.

@LauraCatena #nwf15 her wines are fabulous but she is the star behind Catena wines. Pure Argentina Malbec with blueberries, gravel/graphite and a silky texture.

May 14th, 2015
Joe D'Angelo

I don't often drink Malbec... But when I do it's Catena!

I don't often drink Malbec... But when I do it's Catena!

Mar 2nd, 2014
Alessandro Rossi

L'Argentina è una grande zona da vini , non ci sono dubbi !

L'Argentina è una grande zona da vini , non ci sono dubbi !

Dec 29th, 2013