Red Wine

Malbec

Catena Zapata · Mendoza, Argentina

About this wine

Catena Zapata's Malbec is an iconic red wine from the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina. It is a very full-bodied expression, supported by vibrant high acidity and a balanced 13.5% ABV. The Catena family played a pivotal role in elevating Argentine Malbec to international prominence. This wine showcases deep floral aromatics and dense dark fruit, making it a flawless match for traditional South American cuisine, particularly grilled beef, lamb, and poultry.

At a glance

TypeRed Wine
GrapesMalbec
StyleVarietal/100%
RegionMendoza, Argentina
WineryCatena Zapata
BodyVery full-bodied
AcidityHigh
ABV13.5%
Vintages1950 to 2021 (42 vintages listed)

Food pairings

This wine pairs well with: Beef, Lamb, Poultry.

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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.

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