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Catena Zapata Malbec Argentinotext
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Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2008

Mendoza, ArgentinaFresh savoury, tobacco, peppery, dried herb nose with smoky, black cherry, rooty, vanilla, barnyard aromas. Dry, full, round, juicy acidity with some smooth but big tannin. Blackberry, black cherry, peppery, vanilla, spicy, chocolate, minty, orange peel flavours. Good fruit and intensity with some finesse, will benefit from 3-7 years aging. Several layers. All vineyards are going bio-dynamic.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
ON$89.00750mlVintages
BC$99.00750mlspeculative listing - Trialto Wine Group
AB$97.00750mlfine wine boutiques
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 660118UPC: 007794450092076