Winery Catena ZapataNicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec of the Winery Catena Zapata is in the top 90 of wines of Argentina and in the top 90 of wines of La Consulta.
Taste structure of the Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec from the Winery Catena Zapata
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec of Winery Catena Zapata in the region of Mendoza is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec of Winery Catena Zapata in the region of Mendoza often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec
The Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec of Winery Catena Zapata matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or chicken colombo (west indies).
Details and technical informations about Winery Catena Zapata's Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nicasia Vineyard La Consulta Malbec from Winery Catena Zapata are 2010, 2009, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
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 La Consulta to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of La Consulta
Emblematic sub-zone of southern Uco Valley (Mendoza, San Carlos, >900 m, alluvio-pebbly clay-loam soils with limestone): Malbec red king — acidulous fruit (sour cherry, plum) with jam and violet hints, characteristic mineral sensation, fine silky tannins, plump flesh, generous volume preserving freshness. Smoother style than extreme-altitude Uco, reference for Catena, Zuccardi and Marcelo Pelleriti. Iconic global Malbec.
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: Hybrid
Term designating grape varieties obtained from two different vine species.
