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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Catena Alta Malbectext
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Catena Alta Malbec 2006

Mendoza, ArgentinaBig savoury, floral nose with orange peel, chocolate, dried herb, black cherry, vanilla aromas. Rich, round, supple palate with fine acidity balance and juiciness. Tobacco, cedar, mushroom, rooty, licorice, savoury, black olive, black cherry, black plum, spicy, savoury flavours. Finish is fresh and elegant with just a hint of youthful tannins. Drinkable now but will improve with 3-5 years aging. Impressive for the price.Tasted: 29 November 2009Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$61.00750mlspecialty listing
AB$55.00750mlfine wine boutiques
ON$56.00750mlVintages
QC$53.00750mlprivate import
NS$48.00750ml 
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 521849UPC: 89046444061