Catena Zapata Nicasia Malbec 2021

WINE DESCRIPTION
Located in the far southerly growing region of Altamira in 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 Nicolás Catena’s father Domingo’s preferfed Malbec location.

VINIFICATION
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration (10% - 20% whole cluster) of 3-12 days at less than 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 18-25 days with a total maceration of approximately 23-29 days. Elevage: 16-21 months in French Oak barrel.

VINEYARD
Nicasia Vineyard: Nicasia Vineyard: 3,593 ft (1,095 m). Altamira in La Consulta District, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. Very shallow loamy topsoil with surface gravel and gravelly (large stones) dry riverbed subsoil - optimal drainage. Malbec. Plant selection: Catena Cuttings malbec selection.