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Catena Winery and Vineyards - Mendoza Malbec 2023

Bodega y Viñedos Catena - Mendoza Malbec 2023

91/100

James Suckling

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

90/100

Robert Parker

90/100

Vinous

Argentina
malbec
spicy
juicy
pork ribs

"Produced from three different Catena terroirs, offering the perfect representation of what their rich soils have to offer: a delicious introduction!"

"A wine that evokes a blend of raspberries and violets in a spoonful of tannins as smooth as ceramic, sprinkled with finely ground black pepper. Breathtakingly fresh. 2025-2027" (Jancis Robinson 2025)

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Estate

Catena Zapata

Vintage

Malbec

Vintage

2023

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape varieties

100% Malbec

Terroirs

From three different vineyards: Lunlunta, 920 meters above sea level, loamy clay soils; El Cepillo, 1,090 meters above sea level, sandy loam soils, thick layers of limestone and rock; Gualtallary, 1,450 meters above sea level, gravelly and limestone soils.

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Cold maceration for 5 days at 8.8ºC, alcoholic fermentation for approximately 10-16 days, indigenous yeasts

Livestock farming

Aged for 11 to 13 months in French oak barrels (first, second, and third use)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Ruby red color, intense, brilliant disc

Nose

Sublime indulgence, concentrated fruit: cherry and plum jam, enhanced by notes of dried herbs and flint.

Mouth

Juicy with a silky texture, lovely volume on the palate, firm tannins, the richness and concentration of the fruit give it a beautiful fullness on tasting, with a long, indulgent finish.

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2034

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with a charcuterie platter, pork ribs, grilled seasonal vegetables with soy sauce...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2025 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

The 2023 Malbec opens with an elegantly fragrant and juicy bouquet, enhanced by aromas of freshly turned earth. The texture is precise, vibrant, and straightforward, ending with a finish full of savory and robust notes. 2024-2027

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20

Rated Recommended

About wine:

A wine that evokes a blend of raspberries and violets in a spoonful of tannins as smooth as ceramic, sprinkled with finely ground black pepper. Breathtakingly fresh. 2025-2027

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100

About wine:

The Catena Malbec 2023, made from Mendoza grapes, is a fruity wine with a hint of oak in the background, offering sweet notes of caramel. The palate has velvety tannins and balanced freshness, while a slight vegetal note recalls the warmth of the 2023 vintage. It is an accessible, indulgent, and well-crafted wine. 2025-2034

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100

Rated Recommended

About wine:

A balanced and fruity expression of Malbec, with notes of sweet cherries, plums, potpourri, and a hint of white pepper. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a juicy, fruity core. Delicious, medium-length finish. Drink now or cellar.

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