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Catena Alta Malbec — illustrated vineyard of Mendoza
33°00′S 68°48′W · Mendoza
Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Malbec

High-altitude Malbec with plum, violet and a velvet finish.

ABV
14.0%
Style
Full-bodied dry red · Mendoza
Price
$60 $$
Rating
4.0 / 5

Structure

Body: 8/10 Body 8 Acidity: 5/10 Acidity 5 Tannin: 7/10 Tannin 7 Sweetness: 2/10 Sweetness 2 Fruit: 8/10 Fruit 8 Oak: 6/10 Oak 6

THE STORY

Mendoza’s altitude gives Malbec both ripeness and freshness. Catena Alta is a refined, structured example from some of the highest vineyards in Argentina.

Nose

Blueberry, violet, plum, mocha.

Palate

Full and smooth; black fruit, chocolate, ripe tannin.

Finish

Long, plush and softly spiced.

Serve at

17°C 63°F

Open ahead

30 min

Decant to let the wine breathe and soften.

Drink within

10 years

Improves with a few years of rest.

At the table

Asado, grilled steak, empanadas and mild blue cheese.

How it is made

Aged in French oak barrels for around eighteen months.

Terroir & region

Vineyards at 900 to 1,500 metres in the foothills of the Andes — intense sunlight, cool nights, little rainfall.

Plate & Pour · food pairing

EAT WITH THIS

Dishes that bring out the best in Catena Alta Malbec, with the reason each one works. Tap a dish for the full recipe.

Great matchComplement Lamb Rogan Josh Indian · Main Plush dark fruit and cocoa soften the heat. Great matchComplement Dal Makhani Indian · Main Dark fruit and cocoa echo the lentils. Great matchComplement Ribeye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce French · Main Plush Malbec is the classic steak-house pour.

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Member tasting notes · 1

WHAT MEMBERS FOUND

Nose8.0
Palate8.0
Finish8.0
Sofía RamírezOaxaca · SEP 2026
4.0/5

Altitude in a glass

Violet, plum and cocoa. We drank it with asado under the stars.

Nose 8Palate 8Finish 8

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