2020 Argentino Vineyard Malbec, Catena Zapata
2020 was a great vintage for Argentine Malbec and Catena Zapata's Argentino is one the finest examples. The Argentino comes resplendent with a beautifully designed label that depicts the journey of the Malbec grape; from its original heartland of Bordeaux to South America.
"The 2020 Malbec Argentino Catena Zapata from Lunlunta and Paraje Altamira, Mendoza was made in roll fermenters and spent 18 months in used barrels. A vivid purple in the glass. The nose features ripe blackberry, plum, raisins, tobacco and unexpected violet notes before a secondary layer of aromas from the aging process and a whiff of strawberry. Creamy and smooth on the palate with an indulgent opening leading into a broad, voluminous flow, this is a complex, velvety wine in which the luxury is balanced by the freshness. A superb Mendoza Malbec. Drink 2022-2035." Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com