Nicolás Catena Zapata 2019 – Winery: Catena Zapata – Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil – Variety: Blend (Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon) – Vines: 25 years old – Soil: Calcareous – Altitude: 1000–1500 masl – Aging: 24 months in French oak – Origin: Agrelo and Valle del Uco, Mendoza, Argentina.

Pairing: Red meats, game and aged cheeses.

Tasting Notes: A wine of great depth and complexity. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry, cassis, and plum, unfold alongside floral notes of violets, sweet spices, graphite, dark chocolate, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it is structured and powerful, with firm yet finely integrated tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, elegant finish. A wine that accurately reflects the character of its high-altitude terroirs.