Bodega Catena Zapata Catena Malbec Appellation Lunlunta 2023 750ml

The 2022 Malbec Appellation Lunlunta comes from old vines planted in Lunlunta, Maipú. Aged for 13 months in French oak barrels (with approximately one-third of them being new), this purple wine reveals aromas of dried plums and cherry, with a subtly spicy layer. Rich, ample and plush on the palate, it lingers with a creamy, ripe fruit flow. This is a bold and intense Malbec driven by its terroir. (Joaquín Hidalgo)

Bright medium ruby-red. Slightly roasted aromas of black raspberry, licorice, and spices, plus a hint of dark chocolate. Boasts lovely sweetness and texture but a firm spine of acidity and a floral quality nicely lift the wine’s berry flavors. Finishes uncompromisingly dry, with firm but well-supported tannins and lingering hints of leather, curry powder, and saffron. This should expand in the bottle over the next couple of years.

Crisp, with fresh-crushed cherry and raspberry flavors, matched to lively minerality. Peppery accents show on the svelte finish. Drink now through 2023. 7,500 cases made..December/2019