Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $254.07Original CHF 210.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2011 Technical Specifications
Region Mendoza
Soil Parcels rich in calcium carbonate, With stony-calcareous vineyard soils
Sites Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary, Mendoza
Production Details The grapes came from calcium-carbonate-rich parcels of the Catena family's Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary; the vineyard was described as planted at nearly 1,500 meters above sea level.
Tasting Notes Harmonious and subtle, with persistent flavors, pleasant saline notes on the finish and an exotic, singular character.
Sources: www.catenawines.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties Malbec cofermented with 1–3% Viognier; the source does not state an exact Malbec percentage
Region Mendoza
Soil Alluvial-origin, Calcareous soil
Elevation 1390.0 meters
Sites Mundus parcel of Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225–500 L new French-oak barrels
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Thirty percent whole clusters and 70% whole berries were hand-loaded into 225–500 L new French-oak barrels for complete barrel fermentation lasting 15–30 days. Early-harvest Malbec lots were cofermented with Viognier. Fermentation temperature was kept low and cap management was manual. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel, leaving substantial lees and sediment. The wine was matured in French-oak barrels for 24 months, with duration varying by vineyard-lot soil, followed by 24 months in bottle before release. The producer reports 180 separate row microvinifications from different lots and harvest times.
Tasting Notes Tight and tannic, with high acidity, limestone-soil character and aging potential.
Sources: catenazapata.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Soil Alluvial-origin, Calcareous soil
Elevation 1390.0 meters
Sites Mundus parcel of Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 225 L new French-oak barrels
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Destemmed whole berries were hand-loaded into 225 L new French-oak barrels for 100% barrel fermentation at low temperature. Cap management was performed by hand; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel, leaving substantial lees and sediment. The wine was matured for 18 months in new French oak.
Tasting Notes Violet-black color; ripe red fruit, lavender, violet, coconut and tobacco aromas; cassis, dark chocolate, mineral and liqueur-like flavors; powerful concentration and structured tannins.
Sources: catenazapata.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 3000ml | ≈ $496.99Original CHF 410.78 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 3000ml | ≈ $496.99Original CHF 410.78 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 6000ml | ≈ $967.82Original CHF 799.94 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $254.07Original CHF 210.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $274.64Original CHF 227.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Ruta Nacional 9, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 261 4200214
Email
Owner
Nicolás Catena Zapata Family