Catena Zapata Malbec Nicasia Vineyard 2016 sku_2299755 Tropical fruit flavors of passion

Tropical fruit flavors of passion fruit

supported by a lively acidity

slightly dusty tannins giving it character and an elegant rusticity

lingers long after changing from a hot and spicy to warm and sweet

Catena Zapata Malbec Nicasia Vineyard 2016 sku_2299755 Tropical fruit flavors of passionLocated in the far southerly growing region of Altamira en La Consulta, the Nicasia vineyard is the only planting of the special Catena Selection of Malbec cuttings in this traditional area for Malbec. La Consulta was Nicols Catenas father Domingos prefered Malbec location. 10% whole cluster and 90% whole berry fruit is hand loaded into 225 500 liter new French oak barrels for a 100% barrel fermentation for a period of 17 days, allowing seamless oak