Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino SPECIAL VINTAGE 2008 – The Ultimate Expression of Malbec

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino SPECIAL VINTAGE 2008 – A masterpiece in a bottle, a legendary Malbec that captures the essence of high-end Malbec. This exclusive collector’s edition comes from the historic Adrianna and Nicasia vineyards, two of the most prestigious terroirs in the Uco Valley. The combination of extreme altitude and limestone soils gives birth to a Malbec with unparalleled structure and elegance.

In the glass, it unveils a deep purple color with violet hues. On the nose, an explosion of ripe black cherries, wild blackberries, and cassis, wrapped in notes of violets, graphite, and dark chocolate. Its 18-month aging in French oak barrels adds extraordinary complexity, with hints of sweet spices, espresso, tobacco, and fine leather. On the palate, it is broad, silky, and endlessly lingering, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity that promise magnificent evolution in the bottle.

A Malbec of this caliber deserves exceptional pairings: braised short rib in Malbec reduction with smoked carrot purée, herb-crusted lamb rack with black garlic emulsion, or duck magret with red berry sauce and grilled asparagus—dishes worthy of the world's most prestigious kitchens.

This SPECIAL VINTAGE 2008 is a true enological gem, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for collectors and lovers of great Argentine Malbec. Only a few bottles available.

• Producer: Catena Zapata
• Varietal: Malbec
• Origin: Viñedo Adrianna & Viñedo "Nicasia" (Distrito de La Consulta). Provincia de Mendoza, Argentina.
• Altitude (ASL): 1400 meters
• Aging / Barrel Aging: 24 months in 100% French Oak (100% new).