{"product_id":"catena-zapata-argentino-malbec-2023","title":"Catena Zapata Argentino Malbec 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-justify has-montserrat-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe epic tale of the noble Malbec grape is like no other, and the label for Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino pays tribute to the variety’s history in France and its rise in Argentina. Four female figures embody different landmarks in the history of the grape. Eleanor of Aquitaine represents the birth of Malbec. She is a strong, Old-World presence, lingering at the bridge in Cahors, where Malbec came into its own. Next, the Immigrant symbolizes the movement to the New World and the unknown explorers and adventurers who connected Europe with the Americas. Phylloxera personifies the death of Malbec in the Old World, which enabled its rebirth in the new. Finally, there is Bodega Catena Zapata, represented by Adrianna Catena, who depicts birth, earth, and motherhood, sharing the riches of the New World. Today, the Catena family’s fourth generation leads the high-altitude renaissance in Argentina. We are returning Malbec to the sky… where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-justify has-montserrat-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eNo matter what the vintage, this wine is really more than 100 years old. It represents a family’s journey to produce an Argentine Malbec that can stand with the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has an intriguing combination of violets, crushed stones, underripe plums and a subtle touch of pepper on the nose. The palate is firm, with blue fruit, tight focused tannins and impressive concentration and depth. Structured yet long and beautiful. So harmonious. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decidedly riper and more forward style than many of Catena Zapata's offerings, the 2023 Malbec Argentino combines ungrafted massal selections from two polar-opposite vineyard sources: the Angélica Vineyard in Maipú's Lunlunta district and Paraje Altamira's Nicasia Vineyard. It was vinified entirely in foudre with 20% whole clusters and aged for 12 months. The nose is deep and dark-fruited, welcomely lifted by a lovely floral component that builds with oxygen exposure. On the palate, it is velvety and rich yet impressively buoyant, transitioning to an explosive, ripe and powerful finish dominated by luscious fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Winebow Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50159144796315,"sku":"WBW 30335505-2023","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8845\/6761\/files\/i7z0vhbb3ah8awgwwikn.webp?v=1794428081","url":"https:\/\/winegourmetva.com\/products\/catena-zapata-argentino-malbec-2023","provider":"Wine Gourmet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}