Bodega Catena Zapate High Mountain Vines Malbec 2023 x 12
Product Description
The 2023 wines will be among the most age worthy. After the
October and November spring frosts which provoked a
generalized reduction in yields, the climate was very dry with
temperatures slightly on the warmer side. Low yields resulted in a
harvest 2 to 4 weeks earlier than usual. The wines are quite
elegant, with high natural acidity and low alcohols. Powerful
minerality and texture are this year’s trademarks.
VINIFICATION
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at
50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for
approximately 10-16 days with a total maceration of 19-22 days.
Wild Yeasts. Elevage: 11-13 months in French oak. Barrel selection
varies depending on vineyard and vintage -First, second and third
use barrels used.
VINEYARDS
A Blend of Three Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that
are harvested at different times:
Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: alluvial origin. Loamy clay in
the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom.
El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: alluvial
origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded
rocks on the bottom.
Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Gravel and
limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 13.50%
Total Acidity: 5.6 grams/liter in tartaric
pH: 3.6
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