The 2018 Nicolás Catena Zapata is a benchmark Argentine red, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from Mendoza’s high-altitude vineyards. Deep ruby in colour, it boasts an intense and layered nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, bay leaf, smoked meat, and sour cherry. The palate is refined yet powerful, with dark berries, plum, vanilla, and polished tannins leading to an exceptionally long finish. Just entering its prime drinking window, this wine promises further evolution over the next two decades.

Malbec is a dark skin grape that initially comes from Bordeaux. But its significant commercial and notable success happened in Argentina and expanded worldwide.

Vivino met zoom with wine friends, and the topic was Argentina. A close friend of mine treats me with this wine, and the result was more than enjoyable.

The history of Clos de Los Siete starting in 1999, when Michel Rolland (widely recognized as top wine consultant) discovered a particular plot of land located at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Uco Valley.