REGION | Argentina, Mendoza |
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VARIETAL | Malbec |
TYPE | Red Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 14.0% |
List price: | $62.99 |
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Sale price: | $40.99 |
You save: | $22.00 (35%) |
Notes | |||
"Catena Alta is an assemblage of historic rows within the Catena family Estate vineyards. The blend of these historic rows, like the marriage of sounds that create a symphony, yields a highly aromatic and elegant wine that speaks for the earth and the vines that have been tended by the Catenas for four generations. The Catena Alta wines can usually be drunk starting at three years after harvest and into the following one to two decades." —winemaker |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Beautiful blackberries and green tea with some blueberries. Medium body with beautiful balance, freshness and whole-berry sensibility and brightness. Subtle and sophisticated. Drink or hold." —James Suckling "The 2018 Catena Alta Malbec shows more evolution and ripeness than the 2019. It's varietal and floral with a mixture of red and black fruit, sweet spices and aromatic herbs. It has moderate ripeness—in fact, it's a little lower in alcohol than the 2019—a medium body and fine-grained tannins, with good grip. 162,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2019." —Wine Advocate "This well-crafted red is made with grapes from the winery's estates in Luján de Cuyo, Maipu and Uco Valley. The nose opens with aromas of plums followed by light notes of black olive and Jarilla. A velvety palate shows Malbec-typical black-fruit flavors of plum and blackberry. A herbaceous character and hints of smoke add to its complexity. The lasting, pleasant finish reveals notes of dried herbs. Vibrant acidity and firm tannins suggest good aging potential. Drink now through 2028." —Wine Enthusiast |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Malbec | grilled meats, sausage, or chili | Manchego, Cashel Blue, or Iberico | tomato-based sauces, Mexican, Cajun, Indian, or Italian cuisines |