Catena Zapata Nicolas 2020
Artikelnummer
BXCTZ20R1
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| Druivenras | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
|---|---|
| Robert Parker | 95 |
| James Suckling | 98 |
| Jancis Robinson | 16/20 |
| Vinous | 96 |
| Decanter | 97 |
| Awards | "2020 was a very dry and low-yielding year, with 20% to 30% less crop, and the grapes were picked early. The 2020 Nicolás Catena Zapata was produced with a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 21% Malbec, higher in Franc than ever, for the first time more than Malbec, to compensate the warm and dry conditions. The wine is ripe and very peppery, with 13.9% alcohol and a pH of 3.64. It matured in new and second-use French oak barrels for 18 months. It was a healthy crop with concentration and ripeness, and the wine comes through as powerful and quite classical, still a little oaky, with power and balance. 60,000 bottles were filled in January 2020." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Cassis, tobacco, wet stones, iron and baking spices to the nose, showing class, restraint and complexity. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate with super fine tannins. Dry, super elegant and silky with a lengthy, polished finish. Really Bordeaux-like. Juicy and long. 54% cabernet sauvignon from Gualtallary, 25% cabernet franc from Altamira and 21% malbec from both areas. The highest portion of cabernet franc this year helped retain its nervy freshness! This is classy and beautiful. Harvested on March 12th and 13th." - James Suckling "54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 21% Malbec. Uco Valley fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from the Adrianna vineyard in Gualtallary at 1,450 m, planted in 1992 on calcareous soils with gravels; Cabernet Franc and Malbec from the Nicasia vineyard in Paraja Altamira at 1,095 m, planted in 1996 on gravels mixed with sand and loam. Fermentation in a mix of small oak barrels, concrete and stainless-steel tanks, at 26–28 °C for about 10–15 days, then post-fermentation maceration of 5–10 days. Malolactic conversion and ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months. 5,000 cases produced. Green spices meet sweet fruit on a slightly awkward nose, which is earthy and highly savoury. The palate however is much finer, with succulent black fruits, seamless tannins and a heady, warming finish. Give it a year to allow the nose to settle. (TP)" - Jancis Robinson "Wonderfully aromatic and nuanced on the nose, so alive and open. Energetic and lively on the palate, this has so much spark and brightness to it. Really compelling from the first sip, the tannins ample and cushioning the slick black fruit and accompanying savoury spices. Feels lean and taught, but with so much flair. Really a lovely expression, so generous and well defined. Youthful as you'd expect right now but when this softens it will be a beauty. Just gorgeous, with a minty fresh finish. Wine director Alejandro Vigil, winemaker Fernando Buscema." - Decanter "The 2020 Nicolás Catena Zapata is a blend composed of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec and 20% Cabernet Franc sourced from Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. It was carefully aged for up to 16 months in French oak barrels. Garnet in hue. The nose reveals captivating cassis, rose, blackberry, plum and fig aromas harmoniously combined with dried flowers. The palate presents a dry and ample profile, with fine-grained tannins and a juicy flow that leads to a vibrant mouthfeel, brimming with energy. This meticulously crafted red achieves precise balance in a warm vintage." - Vinous |
| Wijnsoort | Rode wijn |
| Land | Argentinië |
| Regio | Mendoza |
| Appellatie | Mendoza |
| Jaartal | 2020 |
| Alcoholpercentage | 15,00 |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Vegan friendly | Nee |
| Inhoud | 75 cl |
| Verpakt per | 6 |
| Verpakking | Kist |
| Schroefdop | Nee |
| Brutogewicht fles | 1,35 |