Catena Birth of Cabernet

The Birth of Cabernet from Catena Zapata is a red wine that shows why Mendoza counts among the most significant Cabernet sites in the world – concentrated, structured, and with genuine aging potential.

Catena Zapata is considered a pioneer of Argentine quality viticulture. The family winery cultivates high-altitude vines in the Andes – partly at over 1,000 meters – and combines European cellar tradition with the unique terroir of Mendoza. The 2021 vintage brought ideal conditions for red varieties: even ripening, moderate sugar content, balanced acidity.

In the glass, the wine shows deep ruby red. In the nose, black currant, blackberry, and a hint of cedar wood, underscored by subtle notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, dense but well-integrated tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spicy finish with a touch of graphite.

Drinking recommendation: Served at 17–18 °C. Pairs with beef fillet, aged Manchego, or braised rack of lamb. Now with some decanting time or at its peak from 2026.