Catena ZapataCatena Zapata Birth of Cabernet 2022
Catena ZapataCatena Zapata Birth of Cabernet 2022
| Size | 75cl |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Main Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) |
| Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
From the Catena Institute’s historical vineyard project, The Birth of Cabernet is a tribute to the earliest Cabernet vines planted in Mendoza. Rich Agrelo cabernet offers tobacco and black olive, cedar, and pungent black fruit notes with glorious tannins and a long finish.
Viticulture
Angélica Sur Vineyard, Paraje El Cepillo, San Carlos, Valle de Uco, Mendoza. Elevation: 1.100m. La Pirámide Vineyard, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Vinification
The harvest is done by hand and the fermentation takes place in concrete eggs, small stainless-steel tanks and French oak roll- fermentors, at temperatures of 26-28°C for about 12-18 days. Total maceration of around 18-22 days. Aged in French oak for 18-24 months. First, second and third use barrels.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||
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| pH | 3.73 | ||||
| Total Acidity | 6.8g/l Tartaric | ||||
| Residual Sugar | 2g/l | ||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||
| SKU Code | M5576122 |