{"product_id":"catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2022","title":"Catena Zapata High Mountain Vines Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) vineyard lend soft, sweet texture whilst the intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard provides explosive floral aromatics and a concentrated structure. The last component is from El Cipillo in Eugenio Bustos, which has loamy sands and thick calcareous layers sit over rounded rock. Maturation takes place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for a period of 11-13 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n2022 was an exceptional year from every possible qualitative standpoint. Winemaker Alejandro Vigil stating: “\u003cem\u003eThis is the best year that I have lived through\u003c\/em\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatena Zapata has just been named \u003cstrong\u003eThe World’s Most Admired Wine Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e for 2025, reaffirming its place at the top of the global wine stage.\n\nThis is the second time \u003cstrong\u003eCatena’s claimed the No. 1 title,\u003c\/strong\u003e and their sixth recognition as South America’s most admired wine brand - proof of consistent excellence and influence, especially with Malbec.\n\nStill family-owned and run, Catena has been crafting wine in Mendoza since 1902. Today, Laura Catena continues the legacy, pushing boundaries with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude vineyard sites\u003c\/strong\u003e and a vision for Malbec that’s both classic and evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodega Catena Zapata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45941629190392,"sku":"1744","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2712\/5752\/files\/1744_f3ac369c-5bd2-482b-b4f6-065ad11e579b.png?v=1737981889","url":"https:\/\/checkout.reservecellar.com.au\/products\/catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2022","provider":"Reserve Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}