Bodega Catena Zapate Alta Historic Rows Malbec x 1

CATENA ALTA MALBEC 2021
 Catena Alta is an assemblage of historic rows within the Catena family Estate vineyards. The blend 
of these historic rows, like the combination of sounds that create a symphony, give us highly 
aromatic and elegant wine that speaks for the terroir and the vines that have been tended by the 
four generations of the Catena Family. "Alta" means high in Spanish. This makes reference to the 
high-altitude vineyards from where the grapes are sourced, and to the high-end wines that are 
produced with these special grapes.
 HARVEST REPORT
 What we appreciate about 2021 is how even the weather was 
throughout Mendoza - overall a bit cooler than average. The yields 
for white varieties were low due to the October frost. Yields for red 
varieties were normal, with good concentration, moderate sugars 
and optimal acidity. Fortunately, there were no important hail 
events.
 VINIFICATION
 Vineyard lots are harvested at different times to ensure optimal 
natural acidity and moderate alcohol levels. Whole berries are hand 
loaded into small format fermentation bins and 225-500 L barrels; 
lots from each vineyard are treated individually; fermentation lasts 
for 10-20 days and a total maceration of 10-22 days; Wild yeasts. 
Full malolactic fermentation. Aging: 12-18 months. First, second and 
third use barrels.
 VINEYARDS
 Angelica vineyard, Maipú, Luján de Cuyo: Lot 18, (920m/3018ft). 
Alluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with rounded rocks on the 
bottom.
 La Piramide vineyard, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo: Lot 4, 
(950m/3116ft).  
Nicasia vineyard, Altamira, San Carlos, Valle de Uco: Lot 1,  
(1095m/3592ft). Alluvial origin. Loamy soil, with rounded rocks on 
the bottom.
 Adrianna vineyard, Tupungato, Valle de Uco: Lot 9, 
(1450m/4757ft). Alluvial origin. Gravel and limestone. Rounded 
rocks in the bottom.
 Angélica Sur, San Carlos, Valle de Uco: Lot 6, (1090m/3576ft). 
Sandy loam with presence of gravel and limestone.
 T ECHNICAL INFORMATION
 Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
 Varietal: 100% Malbec
 Alcohol: 13.7 %
 Total Acidity: 6.1 grams/liter in tartaric acid
 pH: 3.5