2019 Catena Alta 'Historic Rows' Malbec, Mendoza

The family matriarch Angélica Zapata, was a fierce educator and headmistress of the local country school, instilled a culture of study, hard work and reflection on generations of the Catena family. Although Angélica died young, she transmitted to her children her vision that Argentina’s natural resources and that people were destined for greatness. Her son Nicolas Catena Zapata is responsible for the finding of the region of Mendoza, planting it and trusting only his guts when no one else believed it would work, to make today one some of the most brilliant Malbec in the world. Why do we like it? Because this wine is a blend of carefully chosen historic rows from the Catena family Estate vineyards. This wine, a testament to four generations of the Catena family's dedication to their vines, is a highly aromatic and refined creation that speaks to the essence of the earth. The nose exudes invigorating freshness, featuring a delightful mix of violets, blueberries, and bright red cherries, subtly spiced. The palate is seamless, revealing exceptionally refined tannins, a velvety texture, and impressive acidity. This Malbec is a complex and intricate manifestation, embodying Catena's unwavering commitment to this formidable grape.   Grape           Malbec Country        Argentina                                Region          Mendoza                           Vintage         2019