full plum nectar sweetness balanced by a refreshing tartness reminiscent of apple and pear

and tobacco develop as moderate tannins provide a firm but approachable structure

refreshing texture—there is no heat or weight typically associated with fuller California reds

lingering with touches of candied fruit

Gaffel starts with a geographically protected

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2021 non-discountable full plum nectar sweetness balancedCatena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2021 is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This vintage earned 96 points from both Wine Advocate and James Suckling, placing it among the most acclaimed Argentine Malbecs of its release year. The wine draws from two celebrated estate vineyards, Anglica in Lunlunta and Nicasia in Altamira, using pre phylloxeric Massale Selection cuttings that trace directly to the Catena