Winery Catena ZapataEstiba Reservada
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Estiba Reservada of the Winery Catena Zapata is in the top 5 of wines of Argentina and in the top 5 of wines of Agrelo.
Taste structure of the Estiba Reservada from the Winery Catena Zapata
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Estiba Reservada of Winery Catena Zapata in the region of Mendoza is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Estiba Reservada of Winery Catena Zapata in the region of Mendoza often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, tobacco or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Estiba Reservada
Pairings that work perfectly with Estiba Reservada
Original food and wine pairings with Estiba Reservada
The Estiba Reservada of Winery Catena Zapata matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of flemish beer stew, baked lasagna or risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Catena Zapata's Estiba Reservada.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Estiba Reservada from Winery Catena Zapata are 1991, 1990, 1994, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Catena Zapata
The Winery Catena Zapata is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Agrelo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Agrelo
Argentine sub-region of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, high-altitude vineyards (900-1,100 m) at the Andean foothills on alluvial soils. Historic cradle of Argentine Malbec with old vines 40+ years. Signature Malbec as ruling red: powerful and deep with blackberry, plum, violet, blackcurrant, chocolate, vanilla and sweet spices, round tannins and velvety palate — peak for great age-worthy reds (Catena Zapata, Achaval-Ferrer). Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot.
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.
The word of the wine: Clarity
The state of translucency of a wine. A clear wine is not cloudy (which is a defect).
