Nicolas Catena Zapata Tinto

Description

Nicolas Catena Zapata clearly has a rather particular approach – over 200 micro-cuvées, orchestrated around Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, meticulously charting the impact of varying altitudes and aging. Those 18 months spent in French oak barrels undoubtedly contribute an element of refinement. Remarkably, he only ventures into exceptional vintages, suggesting a commitment to quality that’s quite frankly, a little demanding. Seriously, if you’ve managed to get your hands on a bottle, you’ve witnessed something special – and it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, particularly with a hint of paprika to accentuate the wine’s layered complexity.