Bodega Catena Zapate High Mountain Vines Malbec 2023 x 12

Bodega Catena Zapate High Mountain Vines Malbec 2023 x 12The 2023 wines will be among the most age worthy. After the October and November spring frosts which provoked a generalized reduction in yields, the climate was very dry with temperatures slightly on the warmer side. Low yields resulted in a harvest 2 to 4 weeks earlier than usual. The wines are quite elegant, with high natural acidity and low alcohols. Powerful minerality and texture are this years trademarks. VINIFICATION This wine goes through an

 The 2023 wines will be among the most age worthy. After the 
October and November spring frosts which provoked a 
generalized reduction in yields, the climate was very dry with 
temperatures slightly on the warmer side. Low yields resulted in a 
harvest 2 to 4 weeks earlier than usual. The wines are quite 
elegant, with high natural acidity and low alcohols. Powerful 
minerality and texture are this year’s trademarks.
 VINIFICATION
 This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 
50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for 
approximately 10-16 days with a total maceration of 19-22 days. 
Wild Yeasts. Elevage: 11-13 months in French oak. Barrel selection 
varies depending on vineyard and vintage -First, second and third 
use barrels used.
 VINEYARDS
 A Blend of Three Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that 
are harvested at different times:
 Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: alluvial origin. Loamy clay in 
the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom.
 El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: alluvial 
origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded 
rocks on the bottom.
 Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Gravel and 
limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.
 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
 Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
 Varietal: 100% Malbec
 Alcohol: 13.50%
 Total Acidity: 5.6 grams/liter in tartaric
 pH: 3.6