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Wine Information
The 2008 Catena Malbec shows a dark violet color with deep bluish-black tones. The nose offers ripe, concentrated dark fruit aromas with delicate floral notes and traces of mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and lush, with spices, tobacco and a touch of leather. The finish presents soft, supple tannins with bright, crisp acidity and a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.
Tasting Notes
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 8-10 days at 45°F to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for 14 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 16 days to extract flavors and structure; malolactic fermentation happens in barrel; the wine is aged for 14 months in 75% French oak (20% new) and 25% American oak.
VINTAGE 2008:
December rains which made for good canopy growth. Dry after mid January with sunny days and cool nights. The harvest was about 10 days earlier than usual.
VINEYARDS:
Maipú vineyard, 2,850’ elevation 20%
Agrelo vineyard, 3,100’ elevation 10%
San Carlos vineyard, 3,870’ elevation 30% Tupungato vineyard, 5,000’ elevation 40%
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Total acidity: 5.6
PH: 3.72
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Apellation: Mendoza, Argentina
Food pairings: Stuffed Veal with Red Wine and Shallot Butter
