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Region | Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bts | Price |
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 | Argentina | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon Nicolas Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata | BT | 6 | 6 | 588.00 | 12 | 78 | 65.333333333333 | 96.00 | 96.00 | Cabernet Sauvignon Nicolas Catena, Catena Zapata | 0.75 | ||
| Argentina | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon Nicolas Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata | DM | - | 3 | 200.00 | bt | 3 | 66.666666666667 | 96.00 | 96.00 | Cabernet Sauvignon Nicolas Catena, Catena Zapata | 3 | ||
| Argentina | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon Nicolas Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata | IM | - | 4 | 430.00 | bt | 4 | 71.666666666667 | 96.00 | 96.00 | Cabernet Sauvignon Nicolas Catena, Catena Zapata | 6 | ||
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A giant. Not only in Argentina’s strong suit in terms of power, it also shows finesse and aromatic complexity. There are all manner of blackberries, smoke, chocolate and spicy notes. Built on a panoramic scale, but full of energy and enormous refinement. The finish cascades on and on. A blend of 83% cabernet sauvignon and 17% malbec. Try in 2021.
(14.2% alcohol: made from vines in both Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo): Bright ruby-red. Pungent aromas of cassis, blackberry, herbs and grapefruit are pure and unadorned. Juicy and stylish in a European style, conveying an impression of delicacy and terrific penetration. This is sweeter and suppler than the 2015 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec but I'm not sure that it's deeper. Finishes with a powerful spine, strong supporting acidity and terrific length.
Along with the 2014 vintage, I also tasted the 2015 Nicolás Catena Zapata. The 2015 is higher in Cabernet Sauvignon, which represents 83% of the final blend, while Malbec comprises the remaining 17%. It feels quite ripe, with notes of cherries and an earthy touch. It's juicy and soft, very approachable, even though it has the Cabernet's textbook tannins. 72,000 bottles produced.
