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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon

The most unknown side of this red
Catena Cabernet Sauvignon
75 cl.
2024
91 Suckling
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Details
13.60%
Alcohol 13.60%
Mendoza
Production area Mendoza
Mendoza
Designation of Origin Mendoza
Catena Zapata
Winery Catena Zapata
Contains sulphites
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Electronic label

Tasting notes Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 8 meses en barricas de roble.

Style Catena Cabernet Sauvignon
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Mushrooms, Blue cheeses, Pasta, Red meat, Cured cheeses

About Catena Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely grown red grapes in the world. You will likely already have heard of its French or Italian version, where it grows in temperate climates; but we think you’ll be surprised with the most expressive Argentine Cabernet, which is made in a continental climate under more extreme conditions. The best way to discover it is through the Catena Zapata winery and their Catena Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the house specialty. Domingo Catena, an Argentine emigrant and founder of this company in 1920, has spent his entire life producing a single-variety wine using this grape under the name of Saint Felicien. Although this red was considered the house’s best, the same couldn’t be said of the winemaking methods. The wines were made in the Italian style, with grapes from historic vineyards and aged in large barrels for several years. These wines, which had an oxidised touch, lasted until the 1970s when Nicolás Catena (grandson and third generation of the family) took over the business. After a trip to California, where he discovered new ways of winemaking, the economist returned home with an idea: to make an Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon that would be on a par with Bordeaux.

This idea was the beginning of a new era in Argentine wines, where Catena introduced a new approach that forced us to see an entire region where the focus was on the terroir. So, with each variety in the right land and soil, wines like Catena Cabernet Sauvignon are made, wines that are full of nuances, where different plots (all planted with the same grape) are blended, but where the variety grows and manifests itself in a thousand different versions. Even so, with each of their unique features, they all have in common the climate conditions they grow in, which are always marked by the high altitudes where Catena Zapata has decided to plant their vineyards, at the foot of the Andes in Mendonza. In these locations, with very cold nights and very bright and hot days, there are significant temperature contrasts that positively affect the grape ripening process. This conclusion, which has led to them finding the best vineyards, is the result of decades of research.

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon is processed and crushed, and then directly vatted in stainless steel tanks for 14 days until fermentation is complete. After this process, where this red has already been converted into wine thanks to the native yeasts, every effort is made to enhance the colour and aromas of Catena Cabernet Sauvignon. The best way to achieve this is through a maceration where the wine is in contact with the skins for 20 to 23 days. Finally, Catena Cabernet Sauvignon spends almost a year in French oak barrels (of different characteristics depending on the vintage), where it develops further and rounds off before bottling (without filtering or clarifying). Taste it and let the power of the Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon draw you in. 

2022

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a moderately full-bodied red wine, with barrel aging that imparts depth. On the nose, it presents intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by subtle spice notes and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it appears concentrated, with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish that leaves a pleasant and balanced sensation.
2021

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 unfurls an aromatic spectrum on the nose, highlighted by cherries and redcurrants, interwoven with hints of thyme and a delicate undercurrent of spiced oak. On the palate, it offers a robust yet approachable structure, betraying its youth in a texture that promises graceful ageing. Its tannins are smooth, and the finish lingers with an elegance that beckons one to continue savoring. This red wine is a testament to the harmony between fruit and spices, with a presence that is unmistakably prominent.
2020

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 unfurls a youthful allure with its medium body and a flavor spectrum that beckons one to relish each sip. On the nose, it unveils scents of blackberries and ripe cherries, interwoven with hints of black pepper and vanilla. Upon the palate, it is succulent and effervescent, offering a velvety texture that cradles subtle spicy undertones. This Argentine red is a testament to vitality and freshness, perfect for those seeking to uncover the quintessence of a Cabernet Sauvignon with a contemporary twist.
2019

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a juicy and vibrant red wine with a deep and intense cherry red colour. The nose is fruity, with aromas of blueberry, currant and citrus. Olives and eucalyptus also appear. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied with fine tannins. Very modest and elegant. Clean and long finish.
2024
91 Suckling
2023
90 Parker
2022
96 Suckling
2021
91 Parker
91 Suckling
2020
90 Parker
2019
91 Parker
93 Suckling

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  • We send it to United States with UPS USA to your home
  • The shipment for 6 bottles is €39.90 with UPS USA.
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