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 2021 – 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 system: 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: U$S 40
Malbec Argentino 2020 – TS
Province: Mendoza
Region: Maipú (Angélica Vineyard) & San Carlos (Nicasia Vineyard)
Subregion: Lunlunta & Paraje Altamira
Elevation: Angélica, Vineyard, Lunlunta: 920 msnm & Nicasia Vineyard, Altamira: 1095 msnm.
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Size of the vineyard: Angélica Vineyard, Lunlunta: 80 ha & Nicasia vineyard, Altamira: 40 ha
Age of the vineyard: Angélica Vineyard: 92 years old & Nicasia vineyard: 26 years old
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Angelica Vineyard: Alluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom.
Nicasia vineyard: Alluvial origin. Loamy soil, with rounded rocks on the bottom.
Training method: VSP
Angélica Vineyard: first and second week of march & Nicasia Vineyard: last week of march.
Type of viticulture: sustainable
Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: 15-25% Whole Cluster, cold maceration
Yeasts: native
Fermentation container: Vertical 225 liter open oak barrels and 500 liter french oak roll-
fermentors.
Maceration technique: Vertical barrels: manual punch down, Roll fermentors: rotation
Fermentation temperature: Maximum temperature 24ºC
Length of fermentation: 25 to 38 days
Malolactic fermentation: full
Aging container size/ material: 225 L & 500 L French oak barrels
Age of container if wood: first, 2nd and 3rd use barrels
Type of barrel and Cooperage: French oak (BILLON - D'AQUITAINE - ERMITAGE -
SAURY)
Time of aging in container: 12 to 18 months
Time of aging in bottle: 12 months
Datos analíticosAlcohol: 13,80%
Ph: 3,60
Residual sugar: 2,63 g/l
Acidity: 6,05 g/l
Sulfites: 90 mg/lt
Winemaker: Ernesto Bajda
Price: U$S 140


