Staff Pick

Catena Malbec - 2021

Name: Catena Malbec
Brand: Catena
SKU: 55154
Price: 21.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 55154 750mL

A blend of Malbec from different lots tended by the estate, this wine aims to offer the best that the Mendoza region has to offer. All of the vineyards are high altitude, and all have different soil composition. Aged for one year is both new and used barrels, this medium-bodied dry red wine has a restrained oak influence. Pair with grilled lamb with chimichurri.

This item is currently out of stock.

Send me an email when this is back in stock.

Notify Me

Free shipping on first web orders over $299

Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Argentina

Region

Mendoza

Producer

Catena

Grape Variety

Malbec

Need Help Deciding? Get personal recommendations from our staff

Staff Pick Notes

If you’re on the lookout for incredible female winemakers, here’s Laura Catena. Born in Mendoza, Argentina, Catena graduated magna cum laude from Harvard, going on to earn a medical degree from Stanford. She still works as a doctor in San Francisco...while holding the position of 4th generation vintner at Bodega Catena Zapata, which happens to be the family many credit with introducing Argentinian Malbec to the world. She is also the author of two books, which she wrote in her “free time” while raising three children. As if that all weren’t impressive enough, her wines are delicious. This Malbec is bold while being balanced and smooth on the finish. It’s delightful, like Laura.

- HW

Glossary

Argentina

Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is another approachable yet little-known variety that thrives here. If you prefer your red wines spicy,...

Malbec

Known as Côt throughout much of France, Malbec is the dark-skinned variety that put Argentinian wine on the map - and likewise, Argentinian Malbec saved the grape from near obscurity. The Cahors appellation in France still relies on Malbec to distinguish many of its wines, but the area is exceptional in this regard. As the grape can be quite difficult to cultivate, it has become far less popular over the years, even in its Bordeaux home. Its South American renaissance has ensured, however, that...