Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata other_regions_italy cassis and spiced plum

cassis and spiced plum

Vertical and imposing in its sense of structure

Scents of dried cherry

During my visit in May

spice and hints of wood toast

Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata other_regions_italy cassis and spiced plum2005 was a cool vintage with generally low yields. This is made up of 78% Cabernet from Agrelo and Uco, and 22% Malbec from Gualtallary, aged for 24 months in French oak barriques. It has a deep, brooding, Cabernet dominant nose with cassis, saddle leather, fig and cedar, and a very pretty, light floral touch. The palate has a dense, concentrated core with firm, rounded tannins. It's only just beginning to open up, revealing some leafy secondary