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.

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

Analytical data
Alcohol: 13,8%
Ph: 3,60
Residual sugar: 2,63 g/l
Acidity: 6,05 g/l
Sulfites: 90 mg/lt

Winemaker: Ernesto Bajda

Catena Zapata La Marchigiana Criolla Rosado 2023- TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: Tupungato
Elevation: 1.060 masl
Varietal: Criollas
Size of the vineyard: 19 h
Age of the vineyard:  61 years old
Number of plants per hectare:  1.100 plants
Yields:  300 qq/ha
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Soil Composition: : sandy-clayey loam soil
Training method: pergola
Harvest date:  2nd March 2023
Type of viticulture: organic (ECOCERT) and sustainable (Bodegas Argentinas certified)

Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: direct pressing of whole bunches
Yeasts: indigenous
Fermentation container: terracotta amphoras/jars
Maceration technique: : 6 hours press maceration, then fermented without skins
Fermentation temperature: 15º-18ºC
Length of fermentation: 24 days
Malolactic fermentation: yes, spontaneous
Aging container size/ material: 2.000 liters terracotta amphoras/jars
Aging time in container: 6 months
Aging time in bottle: 24 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 11,7%
Ph: 3.55
Residual sugar: 0,87 g/L
Acidity: 6,15 g/L
Sulfites: no added sulfites

Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil