Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino

Catena Zapata, Malbec ArgentinoThe 2010 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is a blend of grapes from Adrianna and Nicasia, from the deepest, coolest soils in those vineyards, in Gualtallary and Altamira. They were looking for something that represents the essence of Malbec. The first vintage for this wine was 2004, when they finally found the blend and character they were looking for. The name they wanted to use for the wine was Malbec Puro, but they didnt want any confusion with

(produced from two large parcels of differing vine age - one that is approximately two-thirds of the blend and is now 45 years of age and a second

The 1999 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a knock out

one of the main objectives is to improve the knowledge of their vineyards

12 ha parcel)

this time I found common characteristics between the 2015 Les Tosses and the Arbossar from the same year

the 2014 is surprisingly open for a young Roagna Barbaresco

This Zinfandel blend (with 23% Petite Sirah and 6% Carignan) has an intense purple juiciness

Vegy mulch notes

2015 was a great vintage for Clos de Vougeot and this example will only add to its renown

Some riper plum and spiced figs on the nose with dark coal smoke

intense and mineral-inflected broad-shouldered flavors are an exercise in restraint

intellectual nose with a sort of burnished gold impression