Nicolas Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Malbec - 2019

Name: Nicolas Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Malbec
Brand: Nicolas Catena Zapata
SKU: 76549
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 76549 750 mL

In 1902, Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant, planted his first vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina. The winery has remained under family control — now in its fourth generation — and is one of the few family-owned wine companies in Argentina that remains in Argentine hands. Owned today by Nicolás Catena and his daughter Laura, Bodega Catena Zapata is known as the pioneer of fine wine from Argentina.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

Argentina

Region

Mendoza

Producer

Nicolas Catena Zapata

Grape Variety

Malbec

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