Catena Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec

Unfiltered

Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata
Colour: Red
Grape varieties: Malbec
Origin: Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.

The grapes come from a vineyard at around 1,100 metres above sea level in Paraje Altamira. According to the producer, the alluvial soil consists of clay with rounded stones beneath, as well as around 80 % sand, 10 % clay and 10 % silt. After 3–8 days of cold maceration, fermentation lasts around 12–18 days; ageing takes 11–13 months in French barriques, 25–40 % of them new. It is described as mineral and slightly spicy, with red and black fruit, lively acidity, velvety tannins and deep body. ([catenazapata.com](https://catenazapata.com/appellation-paraje-altamira-2024/?utm_source=openai))

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