Catena, Malbec, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina 2021

100% Malbec

Catena Malbec is a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth-generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration, and a distinct varietal identity.

This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 48ºF to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for 12 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 19-22 days. Wild Yeasts. 2 months in barrel.

Catena Malbec shows a saturated dark violet color; the nose offers cassis, mocha and clove, along with a strong suggestion of soil tones. It combines density and sweetness on the one hand, with gripping, lightly saline flavors of tobacco, dark berries, spices, and minerals; a palate-staining finish dominated by sweet black and blue fruits.