Nicolas Catena Zapata 2020

Starting with its debut vintage in 1997, Nicolás Catena Zapata became the first luxury red wine from Argentina to be distributed globally. The cuvée pays homage to the classic Bordeaux blend of the 18th and 19th centuries, when Malbec held a prominent role, surpassing Merlot and standing on equal footing with Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, and the fermentation occurs in small oak barrels, concrete, and stainless-steel tanks, maintaining temperatures between 26-28ºC for approximately 10-15 days. Following the primary fermentation, there is an additional maceration period lasting 5 to 10 days. The wine proceeds to undergo malolactic fermentation and is subsequently aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.