Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec Haut-Medoc AOC roasted hazelnut and gentle spice

roasted hazelnut and gentle spice

with its diverse altitudes giving growers unparalleled control over fruit ripeness

The palate is layered yet restrained

with the most clarified for up to 48 hours

Delight in the harmonious blend of elegant red berry

Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec Haut-Medoc AOC roasted hazelnut and gentle spiceFrom the far southern reaches of Altamira in La Consulta, Uco Valley, Nicasia Vineyard Malbec is rooted in exceptionally well drained soilsshallow loam over a gravelly, dry riverbed subsoil. This site is the only planting of the special Catena Selection Malbec cuttings in this historic zone, long favoured by Nicols Catenas father, Domingo. An extended cold maceration below 10C enhances aromatic expression before fermentation over 1822 days, followed