Argentina
Argentina is a renowned wine region known for producing exceptional fine wines that reflect the unique terroir of the country. The wine industry in Argentina dates back to the 16th century when Spanish colonizers introduced grapevines to the country. Today, Argentina is the fifth-largest wine-producing country in the world, and its wines are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
Some of the most famous vineyards in Argentina include Catena Zapata, Achaval Ferrer, Bodega Colomé, Trapiche, and Norton.
These vineyards are known for their commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices, as well as their use of traditional winemaking techniques.
Catena Zapata, for example, is a renowned producer of Malbec, one of Argentina's signature grape varieties. The vineyard produces a range of high-quality wines, including the Catena Alta Malbec, the Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino, and the Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec.
With a focus on unique terroir, sustainable farming practices, and traditional winemaking techniques, Argentina is a region that produces exceptional fine wines that are sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs. From the bold and robust Malbec to the elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentine wines are a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
Argentina
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€882.52 |
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Exemplifying poised elegance, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 tantalises with an expertly balanced profile. Artfully crafted in the esteemed Uco Valley, Mendoza, the producers, spirited enthusiasts and dedicated winemakers, devote tremendous care into fostering this sublime Chardonnay. This exquisite wine displays an unyielding commitment to Old-World winemaking techniques: fermented and aged in French oak barrels for eight months, yielding a sophisticated complexity and hallmark vanilla accents. On the palate, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 graces us with a lavish honeyed texture instilled with vibrant tropical fruit flavours, underscored by subtle minerally cues, connoting Mendoza's unique high-altitude terroir. The finish is impressively long and coated in a nurturing creaminess, indubitably fortifying the wine's premium position. This is a testament to Alpasion's adept craftsmanship. Through the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021, one journeys to the heart of Mendoza, savouring a glass brimming with Argentinean tradition and innovation. A stellar addendum for the discerning oenophile. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€882.52 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendid opulence of Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021, a testament to Argentina's viniculture mastery. Esteemed winemakers lovingly nurture this exquisite red at elevated altitudes in Mendoza’s coveted Uco Valley, delivering a distinct mineral character and intense flavours. Alpasion's unique winemaking process, combined with the region's signature cool nights, create a wine that harmoniously weds power and finesse with an impressive ability to age. The Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021 presents a boisterous palate, showcasing blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate notes. Over time, these rich tones gracefully give way to a subtle spice finish. A symbol of Alpasion's ethos, every grape is hand-picked, amalgamating passion and tradition, resulting in a remarkable Malbec of unrivalled quality. The meticulous process, the stunning locale, and Alpasion's commitment to excellence are all encapsulated in each alluring bottle of Grand Malbec 2021. Expertly crafted, this supreme beverage hails as an emblem of grandeur in the world of fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€882.52 |
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The Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is an exceptional vintage, embodying the mastery of winemaking from the prestigious Alpasion vineyards. Nestled in the pristine Uco Valley, Argentina, this exquisite wine boasts unparalleled quality. A meticulous cold maceration process, coupled with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, ensures a vibrant flavour profile and profound complexity. After a sophisticated malolactic process, the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, lending it a distinctive, rich character. With tantalising notes of dark fruit, licorice, and delicate oak, it presents a harmonious balance of robust structure and elegant subtlety. The Alpasion team, lead by the experienced winemakers Karim Mussi Saffie and Alfredo Merlo, showcase their passion and precision in every bottle. Immerse yourself in the velvety depth of the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020—an embodiment of craftsmanship and a matchless contribution to the world of fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€1,102.12 |
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Experience total indulgence in every sip of Alpasion Los Chacayes Old School NV. This Argentinian delight, meticulously handcrafted in Mendoza's Uco Valley, is a testament to the superb winemaking tradition of the Alpasion Winery. The NV in the name stands for 'non-vintage', indicating the mixing of grapes from different years to achieve a consistent, high quality taste. Produced from 100% Malbec grapes, each handpicked from 35-year-old vines, this fine wine is made using traditional methods. The grapes are harvested early morning, to retain their freshness, then aged in concrete eggs to preserve their pure, authentic flavours. The result is a wine with an expressive nose of black cherries and plums, laced with hints of black pepper spice. On the palate, Alpasion Los Chacayes Old School NV offers intense dark fruit flavours balanced with a beautiful minerality, underlying floral notes, and well-integrated tannins, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish. An impeccable and sophisticated selection for fine wine connoisseurs. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€1,371.80 |
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Immerse yourself in the world of luxury wines with the Alpasion Private Selection 2018. Lovingly crafted in the Uco Valley of Argentina, this rich, opulent red blend is bottled grandeur. The combination of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Syrah grapes hails from vines grown at a staggering 1,200 metres above sea level, conferring an inimitable complexity and depth of flavour. The esteemed creators at Alpasion Wine dedicate their expertise to creating an unsurpassed expression of terroir. The 2018 vintage benefited from a warm, dry harvest season, resulting in grapes of impeccable ripeness and intensity. Artisanal winemaking techniques ensure the preservation of the fruit's integrity throughout the process. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the Alpasion Private Selection 2018 develops a sophisticated palette of blackberry, plum, and refined spices beautifully entwined with toasty oak nuances. Whether savoured alone or gracing a festive table, the Alpasion Private Selection 2018 is a timeless testament to the finesse and elegance of Argentinian fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€414.78 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The site-specific 2018 Malbec Appellation Gualtallary comes from specific soils, two plots that they believe transmit the maximum expression of limestone to Malbec, giving a structured wine with fine-grained tannins but a little wild. The vines are on stony and gravelly soils with a high percentage of limestone and sand with around 3% clay at 1,300 meters in altitude. The grapes fermented in small concrete vats with indigenous yeasts at some 25 degrees Celsius for 15 days. It matured in untoasted 3,500-liter French oak foudres for 18 months and no less than 12 months in bottle. This comes from sandy soils and very low yields that give it chalkier tannins and a savage way. This has a slightly rustic touch, vertical and with some lightness. There's always a fresh touch of aromatic herbs (thyme and rockrose), with a textured palate and very tasty and clean flavors in the finish. 20,600 bottles were filled in September 2019. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€429.18 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Concentration is easy to achieve in Argentina,” says Alberto Antonini, “but texture is much harder.” All I can say is that he has succeeded here on this best-ever release from Altos Las Hormigas, which brings Burgundian levels of grace and complexity to Malbec. Scented, hauntingly graceful and complex with remarkable focus and depth, a hint of oak, sweet red fruits and a lingering finish. Exceptional winemaking. |
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Mendoza | 1 | - |
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€322.42 |
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Experience the remarkable lusciousness of Bousquet Gualtallary Ameri Malbec Tupungato 2019, a distinguished red priding itself in its sophisticated nature. Delightfully hailing from the sun-drenched altitudes of Argentina's Tupungato region, its fertile soils and perfect microclimate yield uniquely charismatic grapes. This elegant Malbec, crafted by globally recognised Domaine Bousquet, epitomises thoughtful winemaking. An organic wine, it's treated to a meticulous 12-month maturation in French oak barrels, adding remarkable depth and complexity. Its radiant ruby hue hints at the bold, rich flavours within - a vibrant mélange of ripe black fruits enhanced by subtle violet nuances and tantalisingly tantalising hints of sweet spices and mocha. Each sip of Bousquet Gualtallary Ameri Malbec Tupungato 2019 is an immersion in the Argentine winemaking tradition, combining timeless approach with modern precision. Enjoy the enthralling journey of this irresistible Malbec, an unforgettable ode to terroir and tradition. Savour this luxurious, characterful Malbec again and again. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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€313.98 |
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James Suckling (97)This is one of the most direct and clear Caros in a long time with blue-fruit, violet and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Crushed-stone, too. Full-bodied, yet tight and contracted with a level of shyness to its strength. The length derives from the excellence of the cabernet. One for the cellar. Blend of 74% malbec and 26% cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2023, but exciting to drink all the same. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€316.38 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Combining the considerable talents of Fernando Buscema and Philippe Rolet (the former made the wine, the latter did the blend), Caro is one of the wines of the vintage in 2018. Paraje Altamira is the source of this finely judged cuvée of Malbec and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 80% new wood. Subtle, graceful and perfumed, it’s a wine that carries its structure and concentration lightly, with graphite, cassis and blueberry fruit, fresh acidity and harmonious, caressing tannins. Superb stuff. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 95 (TA) |
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€352.38 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)A very impressive red in its own right. Malbec-based with 34% Cabernet Sauvignon for company, followed by ageing in 50% new wood, it’s an inky, structured, nuanced pan-Mendoza blend, showing plum, blackberry and cassis flavours and firm, ageworthy tannins. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 96 (WI) |
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€627.34 |
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The Wine Independent (96)The 2021 CARO, 79% Malbec and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep garnet-purple in color. It soars from the glass with expressive notes of plum preserves, blueberry compote, and licorice with hints of candied violets and spice cake. The full-bodied palate is jam packed with perfumed black fruits, framed by super-ripe, super-plush tannins and tantalizing freshness, finishing very long and fragrant. This is an impressive showing for this joint venture between Lafite Rothschild and Nicolas Catena. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€1,868.87 |
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Vinous (92+)Full ruby-red. Musky dark fruits and bitter chocolate on the brooding nose, with a strong kirsch note emerging with aeration. Powerful and deep but youthfully closed, with terrific grip to the flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and minerals. Quite closed and young today, but with its fine-grained tannins and slowly building persistence this single-vineyard malbec appears to be built for a positive evolution in bottle. |
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Mendoza | 6 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,508.63 |
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Wine Advocate (97)I tasted three consecutive vintages of the reds from Adrianna Vineyard, including the luxury cuvée, starting with the 2014 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae. It is from the coolest year since 2001 (but cooler will come in 2016), and it has 13.5% alcohol and very high acidity—7.5 grams measured in tartaric acid. What that all means is it's moderately ripe and very fresh, with integrated oak after fermenting in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels and an élevage of 24 months in oak. 4,200 bottles were filled in July 2016. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€462.55 |
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Vinous (92)From a combination of terroirs in the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, fermented separately, followed by aging for 18 months in French oak, the majority Cabernet Sauvignon combined with 7% Cabernet Franc, this is a textbook wine. Complex, with aromatic notes including red and black fruit, herbs and oak, it unfolds in layers on the tight, sugary palate, where the grippy tannins provide a precise, enlivening freshness. A surprising wine. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 94 (WA) |
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€792.78 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 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 didn’t want any confusion with cigars, so they called it Malbec Argentino instead! It is very aromatic with floral notes, mainly violets and blue fruit, and is nicely defined. It is opulent with sweet tannins but with the hallmark of the freshness found in all the wines from those two vineyards, precise and long. Drink 2015-2020. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 95 (WA) |
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€636.78 |
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Wine Advocate (95)I was truly impressed with the nose of the 2011 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino, a blend of grapes from Adrianna (Gualtallary) and Nicasia (Altamira) vineyards in the Uco Valley. Even if the grapes are sourced from the same vineyards as the Adrianna and Nicosia bottling, this wine is quite different. Here the plots are selected from the granitic parts that give it a different, austere texture. There is a seamless granularity with the tannins that go in a straight line, and keep going and going. Super! 11,000 bottles were filled. |
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Mendoza | 9 | 98 (JS) |
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€636.78 |
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James Suckling (98)Very dense and powerful with a tight palate of blue fruit and raspberry undertones. Salty with wonderful length and intensity. A blend of malbec from Nicasia Vineyard in Altamira and Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary. Drink in 2022 but so great now. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 95 (WA) |
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€636.78 |
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Wine Advocate (95)They blend two plots from two of their flagship vineyards, Adrianna in Gualtallary and Nicasia in Altamira to create the 2013 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino. It is a classical Malbec with some creamy, smoky notes, juicy, polished and fresh but with enough power to stand up to food. Some 11,000 were bottles produced. |
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Mendoza | 5 | 98 (JS) |
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€691.98 |
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James Suckling (98)Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and cigar box. It’s full-bodied, yet so elegant and weightless. Seamless, finely knit tannins. Beautiful, lengthy finish. Try from 2024. |
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Mendoza | 8 | 96 (WA) |
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€667.98 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2013 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard is produced with grapes from the vineyard that names it--a vineyard planted in 1997 in the Altamira zone of Valle de Uco. It's mostly Malbec with some 4% Cabernet Franc, but the two grapes fermented together. It has less Cabernet Franc than other years because 2013 was fresh enough that just that pinch provided enough of the character they are looking for. They call this the most Malbec of our Malbecs and it has the textbook aromas of violets and red berries with perfectly integrated oak. The palate is also elegant and fresh and showcases the telltale round tannins of Malbec. This is truly outstanding. Some 8,000 bottles were filled in December 2015. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 96 (WA) |
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€667.98 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The Catena Zapata range comprises some single-vineyard wines, like the 2014 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard that comes from a plot of ungrafted vines planted in Altamira in 1996 using Malbec cuttings from the ancient Angélica vineyard. Cropped from a year that delivered moderate alcohol and notable acidity, it fermented with full clusters in 2,000- and 5,000-liter oak foudres with indigenous yeasts. It matured in French oak barrels for 24 months. This shows superbly and is open and expressive, very classical and elegant, floral and mineral, with no excess whatsoever. The palate reveals superb balance, really harmonious and elegant. This one might be overlooked because there is a lot of attention given to the Malbecs from Adrianna vineyard, but this is really at the same quality level. 12,000 bottles were filled in July 2016. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 93+ (VN) |
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€667.98 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright medium ruby. Blackberry, licorice and violet on the nose. Far tighter and less sweet than the 2014 version; a more minerally and linear version of Malbec that lacks the expansiveness of the '14. Finishes with a firm edge of tannins and terrific length. A bit less ripe--and more green--than the 2014, with tighter tannins. A bit of a question mark owing to its serious tannic spine, this wine would appear to offer excellent potential longevity but it will require patience. |
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Mendoza | 5 | 95+ (VN) |
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€667.98 |
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Vinous (95+)Bright ruby. Captivating floral and spicy high tones lift aromas of blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate on the subtle, complex nose. Juicy, penetrating Malbec with sharply delineated black fruit, violet and spice flavors carried on the back end by brisk acidity (actually 6.5 grams per liter) and strong salty, chalky minerality. In its focus and youthfully lean style, this is hardly your typical Argentina Malbec. But this wonderfully suave yet powerful wine opens out and rises spectacularly on the saline back end, where the crushed dark berry flavors are perfectly supported by noble tannins. A knockout! Winemaker Vigil's use of a bit of Cabernet Franc in his top Malbec bottlings always leaves me wondering why more of his colleagues don't take this approach. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€451.98 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard, from a vineyard planted in Altamira in 1996 from an old massal selection, has contained ripeness, reflecting the less warm vintage (after 2017). The grapes were picked very early but with good ripeness because of the low yields in a very dry year. It fermented in open-top barrels with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 500-liter oak barrels. It's a balanced and elegant Malbec with some restraint and a very fine thread in the palate, with really fine tannins. It follows the path of the phenomenal 2017, fine and elegant. 12,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2020. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 96 (VN) |
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€589.67 |
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Vinous (96)From Paraje Altamira, the 2019 Malbec Nicasia Vineyard was made with grapes from a selected set of rows in Parcel #1 of the Nicasia Vineyard and aged for 24 months in new and second use French barrels. Dense, bright purple in the glass. The fruitiness of the complex, attractive nose is down to the region. The nose delivers a mixture of fresh plum and blackberry with lavender and violet aromas, hints of country herb and notes from the aging process. Broad but delicate in the mouth with good energy. The palate is gently sculpted by chalky tannins made juicy by the freshness. The fruity intensity is enhanced by the texture. A superb Malbec. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€1,418.63 |
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Vinous (90)(13.8% alcohol; 6.0 g/l acidity; 3.45 pH): Healthy dark red. Highly aromatic scents of dark plum, chocolate and smoke. Rounder and sweeter than the 1997 bottling but showing a bit less lift and detail than the earlier vintage. The plum and chocolate notes carry through onto the palate. Finishes with good density and length, an intriguing saline note and chewy, ripe tannins. (There was no 1998 bottling as this was a disastrous El Niño vintage in Argentina during which steady rainfall led to rot before the fruit ripened properly. In fact, Catena bottled only their inexpensive, entry-level Alamos wines in '98.) |
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Mendoza | 10 | 95 (JS) |
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€585.18 |
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James Suckling (95)Complex aromas of dark berry, shaved chocolate and minerals. Full-bodied, bright and fruity with a beautiful balance and length. It's so polished and gorgeous. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% malbec. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 93+ (VN) |
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€589.67 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright, dark ruby-red. Reticent aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, licorice and spicy oak are a bit less expressive than those of the 2015 bottling. Impressively rich, pliant and sweet but with excellent vinosity too. A bit more muscular than the 2015 version, as much saline as sweet, with its substantial tannins saturating the entire palate and building. This will take at least a few more years to deliver on its inherent complexity. (Incidentally, the old Agrelo vineyard--La Piramide--from which much of the Cabernet Sauvignon comes has many Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc vines interspersed in it, but the vineyard is registered as Cabernet Sauvignon so this is what goes on the technical sheet.) |
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Mendoza | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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€689.58 |
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James Suckling (96)A giant. Not only in Argentina’s strong suit in terms of power, it also shows finesse and aromatic complexity. There are all manner of blackberries, smoke, chocolate and spicy notes. Built on a panoramic scale, but full of energy and enormous refinement. The finish cascades on and on. A blend of 83% cabernet sauvignon and 17% malbec. Try in 2021. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€713.00 |
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Exemplifying poised elegance, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 tantalises with an expertly balanced profile. Artfully crafted in the esteemed Uco Valley, Mendoza, the producers, spirited enthusiasts and dedicated winemakers, devote tremendous care into fostering this sublime Chardonnay. This exquisite wine displays an unyielding commitment to Old-World winemaking techniques: fermented and aged in French oak barrels for eight months, yielding a sophisticated complexity and hallmark vanilla accents. On the palate, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 graces us with a lavish honeyed texture instilled with vibrant tropical fruit flavours, underscored by subtle minerally cues, connoting Mendoza's unique high-altitude terroir. The finish is impressively long and coated in a nurturing creaminess, indubitably fortifying the wine's premium position. This is a testament to Alpasion's adept craftsmanship. Through the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021, one journeys to the heart of Mendoza, savouring a glass brimming with Argentinean tradition and innovation. A stellar addendum for the discerning oenophile. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€713.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendid opulence of Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021, a testament to Argentina's viniculture mastery. Esteemed winemakers lovingly nurture this exquisite red at elevated altitudes in Mendoza’s coveted Uco Valley, delivering a distinct mineral character and intense flavours. Alpasion's unique winemaking process, combined with the region's signature cool nights, create a wine that harmoniously weds power and finesse with an impressive ability to age. The Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021 presents a boisterous palate, showcasing blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate notes. Over time, these rich tones gracefully give way to a subtle spice finish. A symbol of Alpasion's ethos, every grape is hand-picked, amalgamating passion and tradition, resulting in a remarkable Malbec of unrivalled quality. The meticulous process, the stunning locale, and Alpasion's commitment to excellence are all encapsulated in each alluring bottle of Grand Malbec 2021. Expertly crafted, this supreme beverage hails as an emblem of grandeur in the world of fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€713.00 |
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The Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is an exceptional vintage, embodying the mastery of winemaking from the prestigious Alpasion vineyards. Nestled in the pristine Uco Valley, Argentina, this exquisite wine boasts unparalleled quality. A meticulous cold maceration process, coupled with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, ensures a vibrant flavour profile and profound complexity. After a sophisticated malolactic process, the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, lending it a distinctive, rich character. With tantalising notes of dark fruit, licorice, and delicate oak, it presents a harmonious balance of robust structure and elegant subtlety. The Alpasion team, lead by the experienced winemakers Karim Mussi Saffie and Alfredo Merlo, showcase their passion and precision in every bottle. Immerse yourself in the velvety depth of the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020—an embodiment of craftsmanship and a matchless contribution to the world of fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€896.00 |
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Experience total indulgence in every sip of Alpasion Los Chacayes Old School NV. This Argentinian delight, meticulously handcrafted in Mendoza's Uco Valley, is a testament to the superb winemaking tradition of the Alpasion Winery. The NV in the name stands for 'non-vintage', indicating the mixing of grapes from different years to achieve a consistent, high quality taste. Produced from 100% Malbec grapes, each handpicked from 35-year-old vines, this fine wine is made using traditional methods. The grapes are harvested early morning, to retain their freshness, then aged in concrete eggs to preserve their pure, authentic flavours. The result is a wine with an expressive nose of black cherries and plums, laced with hints of black pepper spice. On the palate, Alpasion Los Chacayes Old School NV offers intense dark fruit flavours balanced with a beautiful minerality, underlying floral notes, and well-integrated tannins, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish. An impeccable and sophisticated selection for fine wine connoisseurs. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
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€1,120.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the world of luxury wines with the Alpasion Private Selection 2018. Lovingly crafted in the Uco Valley of Argentina, this rich, opulent red blend is bottled grandeur. The combination of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Syrah grapes hails from vines grown at a staggering 1,200 metres above sea level, conferring an inimitable complexity and depth of flavour. The esteemed creators at Alpasion Wine dedicate their expertise to creating an unsurpassed expression of terroir. The 2018 vintage benefited from a warm, dry harvest season, resulting in grapes of impeccable ripeness and intensity. Artisanal winemaking techniques ensure the preservation of the fruit's integrity throughout the process. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the Alpasion Private Selection 2018 develops a sophisticated palette of blackberry, plum, and refined spices beautifully entwined with toasty oak nuances. Whether savoured alone or gracing a festive table, the Alpasion Private Selection 2018 is a timeless testament to the finesse and elegance of Argentinian fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€327.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The site-specific 2018 Malbec Appellation Gualtallary comes from specific soils, two plots that they believe transmit the maximum expression of limestone to Malbec, giving a structured wine with fine-grained tannins but a little wild. The vines are on stony and gravelly soils with a high percentage of limestone and sand with around 3% clay at 1,300 meters in altitude. The grapes fermented in small concrete vats with indigenous yeasts at some 25 degrees Celsius for 15 days. It matured in untoasted 3,500-liter French oak foudres for 18 months and no less than 12 months in bottle. This comes from sandy soils and very low yields that give it chalkier tannins and a savage way. This has a slightly rustic touch, vertical and with some lightness. There's always a fresh touch of aromatic herbs (thyme and rockrose), with a textured palate and very tasty and clean flavors in the finish. 20,600 bottles were filled in September 2019. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€339.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Concentration is easy to achieve in Argentina,” says Alberto Antonini, “but texture is much harder.” All I can say is that he has succeeded here on this best-ever release from Altos Las Hormigas, which brings Burgundian levels of grace and complexity to Malbec. Scented, hauntingly graceful and complex with remarkable focus and depth, a hint of oak, sweet red fruits and a lingering finish. Exceptional winemaking. |
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Experience the remarkable lusciousness of Bousquet Gualtallary Ameri Malbec Tupungato 2019, a distinguished red priding itself in its sophisticated nature. Delightfully hailing from the sun-drenched altitudes of Argentina's Tupungato region, its fertile soils and perfect microclimate yield uniquely charismatic grapes. This elegant Malbec, crafted by globally recognised Domaine Bousquet, epitomises thoughtful winemaking. An organic wine, it's treated to a meticulous 12-month maturation in French oak barrels, adding remarkable depth and complexity. Its radiant ruby hue hints at the bold, rich flavours within - a vibrant mélange of ripe black fruits enhanced by subtle violet nuances and tantalisingly tantalising hints of sweet spices and mocha. Each sip of Bousquet Gualtallary Ameri Malbec Tupungato 2019 is an immersion in the Argentine winemaking tradition, combining timeless approach with modern precision. Enjoy the enthralling journey of this irresistible Malbec, an unforgettable ode to terroir and tradition. Savour this luxurious, characterful Malbec again and again. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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€243.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This is one of the most direct and clear Caros in a long time with blue-fruit, violet and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Crushed-stone, too. Full-bodied, yet tight and contracted with a level of shyness to its strength. The length derives from the excellence of the cabernet. One for the cellar. Blend of 74% malbec and 26% cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2023, but exciting to drink all the same. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€245.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Combining the considerable talents of Fernando Buscema and Philippe Rolet (the former made the wine, the latter did the blend), Caro is one of the wines of the vintage in 2018. Paraje Altamira is the source of this finely judged cuvée of Malbec and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 80% new wood. Subtle, graceful and perfumed, it’s a wine that carries its structure and concentration lightly, with graphite, cassis and blueberry fruit, fresh acidity and harmonious, caressing tannins. Superb stuff. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 95 (TA) |
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€275.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)A very impressive red in its own right. Malbec-based with 34% Cabernet Sauvignon for company, followed by ageing in 50% new wood, it’s an inky, structured, nuanced pan-Mendoza blend, showing plum, blackberry and cassis flavours and firm, ageworthy tannins. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 96 (WI) |
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€504.00 |
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The Wine Independent (96)The 2021 CARO, 79% Malbec and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep garnet-purple in color. It soars from the glass with expressive notes of plum preserves, blueberry compote, and licorice with hints of candied violets and spice cake. The full-bodied palate is jam packed with perfumed black fruits, framed by super-ripe, super-plush tannins and tantalizing freshness, finishing very long and fragrant. This is an impressive showing for this joint venture between Lafite Rothschild and Nicolas Catena. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€1,535.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Full ruby-red. Musky dark fruits and bitter chocolate on the brooding nose, with a strong kirsch note emerging with aeration. Powerful and deep but youthfully closed, with terrific grip to the flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and minerals. Quite closed and young today, but with its fine-grained tannins and slowly building persistence this single-vineyard malbec appears to be built for a positive evolution in bottle. |
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Mendoza | 6 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,235.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)I tasted three consecutive vintages of the reds from Adrianna Vineyard, including the luxury cuvée, starting with the 2014 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae. It is from the coolest year since 2001 (but cooler will come in 2016), and it has 13.5% alcohol and very high acidity—7.5 grams measured in tartaric acid. What that all means is it's moderately ripe and very fresh, with integrated oak after fermenting in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels and an élevage of 24 months in oak. 4,200 bottles were filled in July 2016. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€363.00 |
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Vinous (92)From a combination of terroirs in the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, fermented separately, followed by aging for 18 months in French oak, the majority Cabernet Sauvignon combined with 7% Cabernet Franc, this is a textbook wine. Complex, with aromatic notes including red and black fruit, herbs and oak, it unfolds in layers on the tight, sugary palate, where the grippy tannins provide a precise, enlivening freshness. A surprising wine. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 94 (WA) |
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€642.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 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 didn’t want any confusion with cigars, so they called it Malbec Argentino instead! It is very aromatic with floral notes, mainly violets and blue fruit, and is nicely defined. It is opulent with sweet tannins but with the hallmark of the freshness found in all the wines from those two vineyards, precise and long. Drink 2015-2020. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 95 (WA) |
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€512.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)I was truly impressed with the nose of the 2011 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino, a blend of grapes from Adrianna (Gualtallary) and Nicasia (Altamira) vineyards in the Uco Valley. Even if the grapes are sourced from the same vineyards as the Adrianna and Nicosia bottling, this wine is quite different. Here the plots are selected from the granitic parts that give it a different, austere texture. There is a seamless granularity with the tannins that go in a straight line, and keep going and going. Super! 11,000 bottles were filled. |
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Mendoza | 9 | 98 (JS) |
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€512.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Very dense and powerful with a tight palate of blue fruit and raspberry undertones. Salty with wonderful length and intensity. A blend of malbec from Nicasia Vineyard in Altamira and Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary. Drink in 2022 but so great now. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 95 (WA) |
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€512.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)They blend two plots from two of their flagship vineyards, Adrianna in Gualtallary and Nicasia in Altamira to create the 2013 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino. It is a classical Malbec with some creamy, smoky notes, juicy, polished and fresh but with enough power to stand up to food. Some 11,000 were bottles produced. |
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Mendoza | 5 | 98 (JS) |
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€558.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Perfumed and seductive nose of purple plums, blueberries, dried roses, violets, lemon zest, chocolate, truffles and cigar box. It’s full-bodied, yet so elegant and weightless. Seamless, finely knit tannins. Beautiful, lengthy finish. Try from 2024. |
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Mendoza | 8 | 96 (WA) |
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€538.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2013 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard is produced with grapes from the vineyard that names it--a vineyard planted in 1997 in the Altamira zone of Valle de Uco. It's mostly Malbec with some 4% Cabernet Franc, but the two grapes fermented together. It has less Cabernet Franc than other years because 2013 was fresh enough that just that pinch provided enough of the character they are looking for. They call this the most Malbec of our Malbecs and it has the textbook aromas of violets and red berries with perfectly integrated oak. The palate is also elegant and fresh and showcases the telltale round tannins of Malbec. This is truly outstanding. Some 8,000 bottles were filled in December 2015. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 96 (WA) |
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€538.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The Catena Zapata range comprises some single-vineyard wines, like the 2014 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard that comes from a plot of ungrafted vines planted in Altamira in 1996 using Malbec cuttings from the ancient Angélica vineyard. Cropped from a year that delivered moderate alcohol and notable acidity, it fermented with full clusters in 2,000- and 5,000-liter oak foudres with indigenous yeasts. It matured in French oak barrels for 24 months. This shows superbly and is open and expressive, very classical and elegant, floral and mineral, with no excess whatsoever. The palate reveals superb balance, really harmonious and elegant. This one might be overlooked because there is a lot of attention given to the Malbecs from Adrianna vineyard, but this is really at the same quality level. 12,000 bottles were filled in July 2016. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 93+ (VN) |
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€538.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright medium ruby. Blackberry, licorice and violet on the nose. Far tighter and less sweet than the 2014 version; a more minerally and linear version of Malbec that lacks the expansiveness of the '14. Finishes with a firm edge of tannins and terrific length. A bit less ripe--and more green--than the 2014, with tighter tannins. A bit of a question mark owing to its serious tannic spine, this wine would appear to offer excellent potential longevity but it will require patience. |
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Mendoza | 5 | 95+ (VN) |
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€538.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Bright ruby. Captivating floral and spicy high tones lift aromas of blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate on the subtle, complex nose. Juicy, penetrating Malbec with sharply delineated black fruit, violet and spice flavors carried on the back end by brisk acidity (actually 6.5 grams per liter) and strong salty, chalky minerality. In its focus and youthfully lean style, this is hardly your typical Argentina Malbec. But this wonderfully suave yet powerful wine opens out and rises spectacularly on the saline back end, where the crushed dark berry flavors are perfectly supported by noble tannins. A knockout! Winemaker Vigil's use of a bit of Cabernet Franc in his top Malbec bottlings always leaves me wondering why more of his colleagues don't take this approach. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€358.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard, from a vineyard planted in Altamira in 1996 from an old massal selection, has contained ripeness, reflecting the less warm vintage (after 2017). The grapes were picked very early but with good ripeness because of the low yields in a very dry year. It fermented in open-top barrels with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 500-liter oak barrels. It's a balanced and elegant Malbec with some restraint and a very fine thread in the palate, with really fine tannins. It follows the path of the phenomenal 2017, fine and elegant. 12,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2020. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 96 (VN) |
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€469.00 |
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Vinous (96)From Paraje Altamira, the 2019 Malbec Nicasia Vineyard was made with grapes from a selected set of rows in Parcel #1 of the Nicasia Vineyard and aged for 24 months in new and second use French barrels. Dense, bright purple in the glass. The fruitiness of the complex, attractive nose is down to the region. The nose delivers a mixture of fresh plum and blackberry with lavender and violet aromas, hints of country herb and notes from the aging process. Broad but delicate in the mouth with good energy. The palate is gently sculpted by chalky tannins made juicy by the freshness. The fruity intensity is enhanced by the texture. A superb Malbec. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€1,160.00 |
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Vinous (90)(13.8% alcohol; 6.0 g/l acidity; 3.45 pH): Healthy dark red. Highly aromatic scents of dark plum, chocolate and smoke. Rounder and sweeter than the 1997 bottling but showing a bit less lift and detail than the earlier vintage. The plum and chocolate notes carry through onto the palate. Finishes with good density and length, an intriguing saline note and chewy, ripe tannins. (There was no 1998 bottling as this was a disastrous El Niño vintage in Argentina during which steady rainfall led to rot before the fruit ripened properly. In fact, Catena bottled only their inexpensive, entry-level Alamos wines in '98.) |
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Mendoza | 10 | 95 (JS) |
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€469.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Complex aromas of dark berry, shaved chocolate and minerals. Full-bodied, bright and fruity with a beautiful balance and length. It's so polished and gorgeous. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% malbec. |
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Mendoza | 10 | 93+ (VN) |
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€469.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright, dark ruby-red. Reticent aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, licorice and spicy oak are a bit less expressive than those of the 2015 bottling. Impressively rich, pliant and sweet but with excellent vinosity too. A bit more muscular than the 2015 version, as much saline as sweet, with its substantial tannins saturating the entire palate and building. This will take at least a few more years to deliver on its inherent complexity. (Incidentally, the old Agrelo vineyard--La Piramide--from which much of the Cabernet Sauvignon comes has many Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc vines interspersed in it, but the vineyard is registered as Cabernet Sauvignon so this is what goes on the technical sheet.) |
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Mendoza | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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€556.00 |
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James Suckling (96)A giant. Not only in Argentina’s strong suit in terms of power, it also shows finesse and aromatic complexity. There are all manner of blackberries, smoke, chocolate and spicy notes. Built on a panoramic scale, but full of energy and enormous refinement. The finish cascades on and on. A blend of 83% cabernet sauvignon and 17% malbec. Try in 2021. |
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