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Bodega y Viñedos Catena - Mendoza Alta Malbec 2023
Bodega y Viñedos Catena - Mendoza Alta Malbec 2023

Bodega y Viñedos Catena - Mendoza Alta Malbec 2023

Mendoza|Red wine

96/100

Vinous

94/100

James Suckling

93/100

Robert Parker

Argentina
Malbec
floral
complex
delicious
eggplant curry

"Vinous describes this bottle as lively, dynamic, and bursting with freshness and vitality!"

“The Alta Malbec 2023 offers a precise glimpse into modern Argentine Malbec, sourced from Catena’s vineyards in Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, and the Uco Valley. Its opulent and flavorful bouquet opens with vibrant aromas of red and black fruits, followed by a harmonious palate that combines beautiful fullness with a lingering, mineral finish. 2024–2030” (Robert Parker 2025)

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Estate

Catena Zapata

Vintage

Alta Malbec

Vintage

2023

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape Varieties

100% Malbec

Regions

Alluvial, clay, and sandy soils; vineyards at altitudes between 950 and 1,450 meters; a blend of plots: Angélica, La Piramide, Nicasia, and Adrianna

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole berries are loaded into small fermentation vessels (225- to 500-liter barrels); each lot from individual plots is vinified separately; fermentation and maceration last 15 to 22 days; cold maceration; indigenous yeasts; regular stirring

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels (first-, second-, and third-use)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

A deep purple color with dark highlights, intense and brilliant

Nose

Rich and juicy, its aromas unfold with notes of blackberry, cherry, black pepper, oak, and dark chocolate—deliciously inviting

Palate

Elegant and juicy, it develops into a rich, flavorful texture with fine-grained tannins, and flavors that echo those found on the nose, unfolding all the way to the long, indulgent finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2043

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with eggplant curry, duck à l'orange, grilled pork loin with a chanterelle fricassee...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2023 Alta Malbec offers a precise glimpse into modern Argentine Malbec, sourced from Catena’s vineyards in Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, and the Uco Valley. Its opulent and flavorful bouquet opens with vibrant aromas of red and black fruits, followed by a harmonious palate that combines beautiful fullness with a lingering, mineral finish. 2024–2030
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

The 2023 Malbec Alta is a blend of grapes from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Harvested during a particularly challenging vintage for Luján de Cuyo—marked by late frosts that reduced yields and a scorching summer that accelerated ripening—it opens with aromas of plum, a hint of balsamic, subtle oak notes, and a delicate floral touch. On the palate, it is juicy and slightly tannic, with a slightly angular structure characteristic of many 2023 red wines, while retaining remarkable energy and liveliness. Most importantly, no vegetal notes are detectable; on the contrary, the wine is lively and dynamic, brimming with freshness and vitality despite the challenges of the year. 2026–2043
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

A fresh, vibrant, and floral nose, revealing notes of fine herbs and a hint of peppery spice that blend with aromas of red and blue berries. On the palate, it is textured, medium-bodied to full-bodied, with silky yet firm tannins and a long, subtle finish. Enjoy now or celller.

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