Catena Zapata Malbec Argentina 2022

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is one of the most recognizable and legendary wines from Argentina, an icon for its history, quality and unique vision. The label of this wine is a visual poem about the life of the Malbec grape. It depicts four women, each symbolizing one of the most important stages of the Malbec era. The first is Eleanor of Aquitaine, who represents the birth of Malbec in Europe, when this grape was still known as “Côt”. The second is Migrant, who embodies the journey of Europeans to the New World, when Malbec was brought to Argentina. The third is Madame Phylloxera, reflecting the devastating phylloxera crisis that destroyed most of the vineyards in Europe. The fourth figure is Adrianna Catena, who symbolizes the rebirth of Malbec in Argentina and the role of the Catena family in bringing this grape to the world stage. The label is designed as a work of art that tells the story of ten centuries of grape history, struggle and triumph.

This wine is special because it is made from old, deep-rooted Malbec vines growing in the Catena family’s high-altitude vineyards – Angélica and Nicasia. These vines have retained their genetic heritage from the pre-phylloxera era, which is why their berries are characterized by an extremely bright, deep and concentrated character. The Catena family is based on the philosophy of high-altitude terroir, in which altitude gives the wine freshness, structure and natural elegance. Malbec Argentino is aged in French oak barrels, maintaining harmony between the intensity of the fruit and the refined, subtle spice. It is precisely because of its history, symbolism, artistic label and impeccable quality that this wine has earned the status of “fucking iconic” – it is a bottle that combines culture, art and world-class winemaking.