The Winery Catena Alta of Mendoza | Winedexer

Winery Catena Alta
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the Bodega Catena Zapata.
It is ranked in the top 293 of the estates of Mendoza.
It is located in Mendoza

The Winery Catena Alta is one of the best wineries to follow in Mendoza.. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Mendoza to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Catena Alta Estate, spanning across the fertile lands of Mendoza in Argentina, is one of the country's most revered wineries. Nestled in the heart of the famous wine region, this estate presents a fascinating juxtaposition between ancient viticultural traditions and modern winemaking techniques. The expansive vineyards of Catena Alta, scattered with diverse grape varietals, are beautifully framed by the majestic Andes mountain range, whose imposing silhouette adds a spectacular dimension to the estate's natural beauty. The unique climate of the region, with its strong diurnal temperature variations, hot and dry summers, and cool winters, permits the cultivation of a wide range of grape varieties, including the iconic Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. The Catena Alta winery is recognized as a pioneer in the production of high-quality wines in Argentina. It was the first to introduce modern European winemaking techniques, all the while incorporating traditional Argentine methods. This results in wines that authentically reflect the distinct terroir and climate of this region, offering a complexity and depth of flavors that rival the best wines in the world. The wine tasting experience at the Catena Alta Estate is incomparable. Visitors are invited to explore the historic cellars and savor a remarkable selection of wines while appreciating breathtaking views of the Andes. These wines are highly prized, not only for their exceptional quality but also for their distinctive expression of Argentine terroir. They are crafted with a combination of technical excellence and love for the land that imbues every bottle.

Top Winery Catena Alta wines

Looking for the best Winery Catena Alta wines in Mendoza among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Catena Alta wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Catena Alta wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Catena Alta

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Catena Alta

How Winery Catena Alta wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, pizza queen with merguez or tartiflette (from a real savoyard).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Catena Alta

On the nose the red wine of Winery Catena Alta. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or butter. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Catena Alta. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Catena Alta

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Catena Alta.

  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Mendoza

World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.

Star sub-regions: Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, Valle de Uco. Fleshy, sun-filled wines.

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Discover the grape variety: Mavro

Light, low-coloured reds to drink young, with a clear ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate on simple red fruit (cherry, strawberry) and Mediterranean notes. Also the base for the dried-grape Commandaria. Historic pillar of Cypriot wines and base of the ancestral Commandaria when raisined with Xynisteri. Autochthonous black variety of Cyprus, the most widely planted on the island.