Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016

Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016

Herkunftsland: Argentinien
Region: Mendoza
Rebsorten: 62% Malbec, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon
Rebenalter: 40 Jahre
Trinkreife: 2022 bis 2035
Decanter bewertete (03/2019) Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 wie folgt: “The 2016 vintage is a classic example, a superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 31% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Franc that’s still in its infancy. Subdued aromas of cassis, black cherries and nuanced herbaceous and tobacco notes. A lovely fluid entrance builds on concentration and complexity. Malbec’s seductive juiciness joins a vertical Cabernet structure, tannins and integrated oak, with a long, lingering finish. A wine to wait for.”- 97 Punkte
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate bewertete (11/2019) Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 wie folgt: “The 2016 Nicolás Catena Zapata has not been released, and they are going to sell the 2017 before it. This is the one wine, together with the Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec, that is sold through the négoce in Bordeaux for Europe and Asia. This is backward, serious and austere, with terrific balance and great length. This is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary and 31% Malbec from Nicasia. There is also some 8% Cabernet Franc that seems to add a touch, and in 2016, it didn’t need irrigation because there was enough rain. This seems to follow the style of the 2013, a little tight, perhaps because of the Cabernets. This is nuanced and complex, with very good integration of the varieties and the oak, fruit, acidity and mineral texture. One of the best vintages for this bottling..” – 96 Punkte
Tim Atkin bewertete (02/2019)  Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016  wie folgt: “Consistently among the best red blends in Argentina, Nicolás combines Cabernet Sauvignon with 31% Malbec, aged in 20% new wood in 2016. There was no Agrelo component in this vintage, so it’s a cuvée from Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira. Elegant, perfumed and refined, this reflects the cooler vintage.”- 97 Punkte
Serviervorschlag: 2 Stunden dekantieren, Trinktemperatur 18°C.
Passt zu: Rinderfilet mit Trüffelsauce, Wildschweinpfeffer

Decanter bewertete (03/2019) Nicolas Catena Zapata 2016 wie folgt: “The 2016 vintage is a classic example, a superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 31% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Franc that’s still in its infancy. Subdued aromas of cassis, black cherries and nuanced herbaceous and tobacco notes. A lovely fluid entrance builds on concentration and complexity. Malbec’s seductive juiciness joins a vertical Cabernet structure, tannins and integrated oak, with a long, lingering finish. A wine to wait for.”- 97 Punkte

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Serviertemperatur: 18

Aufbewahrung: bis 2040