Catena Zapata, Malbec other_regions_italy (75+ year old vines aged

(75+ year old vines aged in 50% new oak and 50% in one year old oak

Deeply concentrated and expansive in the mouth

powerful and intensely stony flavors that culminate in an explosive finish with the same vaguely saline quality as the Bienvenues

90% was vinified in stainless with 10% in new oak followed by an élevage in 1 year old wood)

There's a hint of oak spice here but it is very subtle and beautifully melded with the fresh fruit of the variety

Catena Zapata, Malbec other_regions_italy (75+ year old vines agedThe 2008 Malbec (priced just over the limit to qualify for the Value report), dark ruby red in color, it delivers an alluring bouquet of Asian spices, incense, lavender, and black cherry. Smooth textured, spicy, and easy to understand, this pleasure bent Malbec is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 4 6 years. Catena Zapatas newest releases continue the high standards established by this Bodega virtually from its onset, a tribute to