Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino other_regions_italy

Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino other_regions_italyThe 2010 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is a blend of grapes from Adrianna and Nicasia, from the deepest, coolest soils in those vineyards, in Gualtallary and Altamira. They were looking for something that represents the essence of Malbec. The first vintage for this wine was 2004, when they finally found the blend and character they were looking for. The name they wanted to use for the wine was Malbec Puro, but they didnt want any confusion with

The 2004 Ricolma (100% Merlot) possesses stunning aromatics and layers of blackberry liqueur

The contours are more modern and the fruit leans towards the darker end of spectrum

Silky tannins frame a core of expressive red berries

it is quite structured in the mouth

A brooding and inexpressive nose mixes notes of red pinot fruit with a lovely array of spice and floral elements

all wrapped in a youthfully austere and gorgeously long finale

(from Pas de Chat

This was the first of the single-vineyard wines from Brovia released this year that I tasted in a flight meant to increase in intensity

This is also quite pretty with its mix of plum

An unobtrusive note of wood highlights the perfumed

At the end of the day this feels lighter but at the same time more complex than the 2010

It is now in the USA and showing in a rather forward fashion for Taylor's