Argentine Malbec 2022 – Winery: Catena Zapata – Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil – Variety: Malbec – Vines: 30 years old – Soil: Calcareous – Altitude: 1000–1500 meters above sea level – Aging: 18 months in French oak – Origin: Luján de Cuyo and Valle del Uco, Mendoza, Argentina.

Pairing: Red meats, game and aged cheeses.

Tasting Notes: A wine of exceptional complexity. On the nose, deep aromas of ripe black fruits such as blueberries and blackberries are interwoven with floral notes of violets, sweet spices, chocolate, and a subtle hint of cigar box. On the palate, it displays great body and structure, with firm yet polished and silky tannins that lend an elegant texture. The acidity is vibrant and refreshing, with an exceptionally long and persistent finish.