Bodega Catena Zapata High Mountain Vines Malbec 2022 x 12
CATENA MALBEC 2022
The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth
generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found
that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they
age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within
Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its
Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique
character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.
HARVEST REPORT
2022 was an exceptional year from every possible qualitative
standpoint. Alejandro Vigil, Head Winemaker says: “This is the best
year that I have lived through”. Yet, it was a roller coaster sort of
year with unpredictable weather patters that required deep
knowledge of every region and vineyard. Thanks to the abundant
glacier water, we were able to maintain a healthy canopy and
yields were not reduced beyond the effects of frost. The autumn,
with cooler temperatures than usual, allowed the grapes to ripen
slowly and fully, contributing to the exceptional concentration and
balance of this vintage.
VI NIFICATION
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.
VI NEYARDS
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: 13.70%
Total Acidity: 5.7 grams/liter in tartaric
pH: 3.65
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