Catena Zapata
All great wines are born in the vineyard, and Catena Zapata's vision consists of making intense, unforgettable wines that are true expressions of their terroir. Catena's history is Argentina's history.
Founded in 1902, Bodega Catena Zapata is known for its pioneer role in resurfacing the Malbec variety and discovering the extreme altitude terroirs at the base of the Andes.
La Marchigiana Criolla 2020 – TS
Province: Mendoza
Region: Tupungato
Subregion: Uco Valley
Elevation: 900 msnm
Varietal:100% criollas
Typo of wine: Rosé
Vineyard size: 19 ha
Age of the vineyard: from 1963
Number of plants per hectare: 2.500 plants
Yields: 200 qq/ha
Irrigation: flood irrigation
Soil composition: loamy sandy
Training method: pergola
Harvest date: first week of March 2021
Type of viticulture: organic. ECOCERT certified
Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: no
Yeasts: native
Fermentation container: terracotta jar with rosin coating
Maceration technique: no
Malolactic fermentation: full
Fermentation temperature: 19º-22º C
Length of fermentation: 21 days without skins
Size/Material of the aging container: terracotta jar
Time of aging in container: 8 months
Time of aging in bottle: bottled in November 2020
Analytical data
Alcohol: 13%
Ph: 3,3
Residual sugar: < 1,8 g/l
Acidity: 4,9 g/l
Sulfites: not added sulfites
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Price: €30
La Marchigiana Malbec 2020 – TS
Province: Mendoza
Region: Luján de Cuyo
Subregion: Lunlunta
Elevation: 920 msnm
Varietal: 100% Malbec
She of the vineyard: 64 ha
Edad del viñedo: 98 años
Number of plants per hectare: 5.500 plants
Yields: 50 qq/ha
Irrigation: flood irrigation
Soil composition: thin alluvial soils with mixed
gravel, loam and clay
Training method: VSP
Harvest date: mid March 2021
Type of viticulture: conventional. Sustainable Certification by Bodegas de Argentina
Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: no
Yeasts: native
Fermentation container: clay jars
Maceration technique: 3 days cold maceration in clay jars at 5-8 °C
Malolactic fermentation: full
Fermentation temperature: 21°- 24ºC
Length of fermentation: 19 days with the skins
Size/material of aging container: terracotta jar
Time of aging in container: 8 months
Time of aging in bottle: bottled in November 2020
Analytical data
Alcohol: 14,5%
Ph: 3,6
Residual sugar: 2,23 g/l
Acidity: 5,62 g/l
Sulfites: not added sulfites
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Price: €30
La Marchigiana Moscatel 2020 – TS
Province: Mendoza
Region: Rivadavia
Subregion: La Central
Elevation: 635 msnm
Varietal: 100% Moscatel
Vineyard age: 11 years old
Number of plants per hectare: 2.500 plants
Yields: 120 qq/ha
Irrigation: flood irrigation
Soil composition: loamy sandy
Training method: VSP
Harvest date: mid March 2021
Type of viticulture: conventional
Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: no
Yeasts: native
Fermentation container: terracotta jar with rosin coating
Maceration technique: no
Malolactic fermentation: full
Fermentation temperature: 19°-22º C
Length of fermentation: 21 days without skins
Size/Material of the aging container: terracotta jar
Time of aging in container: 8 months
Tiempo de crianza en botella: embotellado noviembre 2020
Analytical data
Alcohol: 14,30%
Ph: 3
Residual sugar: < 2,56 g/l
Acidity: 7,7 g/l
Sulfites: not added sulfites
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Price: €30