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It is made primarily from 100% \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes sourced from several high-altitude vineyards reaching up to 1,500 meters, where significant temperature variations result in concentrated yet balanced grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a vibrant ruby ​​red color with violet reflections. The nose is fruity and spicy with notes of cassis, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, licorice, pepper, tobacco, and subtle hints of vanilla and cedar. The different vineyard sites each contribute their own unique aromatic facets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the palate, the wine is structured yet supple, with fine, well-integrated tannins, crisp acidity, and juicy fruit. Aging in French oak barrels (approximately 12–14 months) imparts subtle oak influences without overpowering the Cabernet fruit. 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Catena Zapata has made the grape variety fashionable in the high altitudes of the Andes – this wine is the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Nicolás Catena Zapata began planting Malbec vines at altitudes of over 1,000 meters in the 1980s – bucking the trend at the time. The cooler temperatures and intense Andean sun produce grapes with concentrated fruit and a refreshing acidity. Today, the winery is considered a benchmark for Argentinian Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a dark ruby ​​red color. The nose offers aromas of blackberry and black cherry, along with hints of coffee, tobacco, and black pepper. On the palate, it presents juicy fruit, a silky texture, and fine-grained tannins that leave no harshness – the finish is long and spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. 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It is a blend of wines from four high-altitude vineyards between 950 and 1,450 meters above sea level at the foot of the Andes: El Cepillo, Agrelo, Villa Bastías, and the cooler Gualtallary – each vineyard contributes its own aromatic dimension, which only unfolds its full potential in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After cold sedimentation, the must ferments for 15–25 days at a maximum temperature of 17 °C, then matures for 10–12 months on the fine lees in French barriques – with bâtonnage, bottled unclarified and unfiltered. Only a portion undergoes malolactic fermentation, which maintains a balance of freshness and creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. The nose opens with citrus, peach, green apple, and delicate mineral notes, underpinned by a hint of brioche and spices. On the palate, elegant and balanced, with lively acidity, a creamy texture, and a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Served at 8–10 °C with 13.0–13.5% ABV, aging potential until 2034. 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The Adrianna vineyard lies at an altitude of around 1,500 meters in the Gualtallary zone of the Uco Valley—an extreme climate, poor soils, intense sunlight, and cool nights. It is precisely these conditions that give the Chardonnay its distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fermented in French barriques, then aged on the lees for 14 months in wood. The nose offers citrus peel, ripe pear and mirabelle plum, along with a hint of white peach and subtle vanilla from the barrel aging. On the palate, it is dense and structured, with lively acidity that gives the wine length and freshness. The finish is creamy, mineral, and lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 10–12 °C. Drinking window until 2030. 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Cool nights, intense sunshine, and deep clay soils at 1,300 meters create a Malbec unlike anything you\u0026#39;d find in the lowlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fortuna Terrae – “Luck of the Soil” – is a small plot of land, just 5 hectares in size, within the Adrianna vineyard in Mendoza’s Gualtallary zone. Catena Zapata cultivates this block with a particular focus on soil health: native grasses, insects, birds, and mountain foxes are all part of the vibrant ecosystem surrounding the vines. This biodiversity is not accidental, but rather by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the wine reveals the effects of high altitude on Malbec: dark blackberry and plum mingle with violets and a subtle hint of lavender. The acidity is vibrant and fresh, the tannins fine-grained and well-integrated. 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Nicolás Catena Zapata was the first to systematically focus on high-altitude vineyards – now standard practice in Argentina, but an experiment at the time. The winery is considered a pioneer of modern Argentine winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, this blend of \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon and Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e displays aromas of dark blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, underpinned by notes of cedar, graphite, and a hint of tobacco. The tannins are dense yet silky – the result of extended barrel aging. 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The limestone and fossil-rich subsoil – which gives the \u0026quot;White Bones\u0026quot; its name – provides the mineral structure that runs through the entire wine. Lot 1 is considered a particularly expressive parcel within the vineyard; Nicolás Catena Zapata has been working here for decades to determine whether Argentina can produce Grand Cru quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, ripe apricot, white peach, and Williams pear, underpinned by blossom honey and hazelnut. The botrytis influence doesn\u0026#39;t add sweetness, but rather aromatic depth and a subtle waxy note. On the palate, it\u0026#39;s dense yet light – the acidity keeps everything vibrant. The finish is long, with minerality and a hint of brioche from the 12 to 16 months of aging in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 11–13 °C. Drinking window: now until 2032. 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The family-run winery cultivates vines at high altitudes in the Andes – some at over 1,000 meters – and combines European winemaking traditions with the unique terroir of Mendoza. The 2021 vintage offered ideal conditions for red grape varieties: uniform ripening, moderate sugar content, and balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the wine displays a deep ruby ​​red color. The nose offers aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of cedar, underpinned by subtle notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, it features dense but well-integrated tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spicy finish with a touch of graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at 17–18 °C. Pairs well with beef fillet, aged Manchego cheese, or braised lamb rump. 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