CATENA MALBEC 2022

From Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards in the Andean foothills, sustainable producer Catena has revolutionized Argentine winemaking since 1902, where extreme elevation and ancient alluvial soils with excellent drainage create exceptional conditions for Malbec at this fourth-generation family estate. Pioneer Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata discovered the potential of these mountainous terroirs in the 1980s, leading extensive research on soil composition and ancient clones that has earned the family more 100-point ratings than any South American winery. This classic Malbec showcases intense aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with delicate floral notes and traces of vanilla, leather, and mocha, delivering a soft, rich mouthfeel balanced by bright acidity that demonstrates why Argentine Malbec has become synonymous with world-class quality.