Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet
Grape varieties: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc.
Vinification: Fermentation in concrete eggs, stainless steel vats and French oak at 26-28°C for 12-18 days, followed by 18-22 days of maceration.
Aging: French oak for 18-24 months, first, second and third use.
Colour: Ruby.
Aroma: Elegant, deep nose with perfumed fruit notes.
Flavour: Elegant, with powerful yet silky tannins that give the wine an aristocratic touch.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Gastronomic, accompanying red and white meats, as well as game.
Producer: Catena Zapata
Enology: Alejandro Vigil | Ernesto Bajda
Classification: Argentinian Wines – Mendonza
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 96/100 (2021)
- Falstaff – 93/100 (2021)
- Tim Atkin – 92/100 (2021)
