2024 Catena High Mountain Vines Malbec

Juicy textured with delicious blue to dark fruits finishing long, fresh and elegant.

Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) vineyard lend soft, sweet texture whilst the intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard provides explosive floral aromatics and a concentrated structure. The last component is from El Cipillo in Eugenio Bustos, which has loamy sands and thick calcareous layers sit over rounded rock. Maturation takes place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for a period of 11-13 months.
Midnight black dark red colour with a purple red tinged hue. Aromas of blueberry, cherry and red plum sail out of the glass mixing with dried herb, earth and spice notes along the way. Delicious juicy blueberry, dark cherry, plum and red liquorice fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and energy across the mid weighted palate. Infusions of violet, dried herbs, earth and spice linger across the back half. Refined tannins finishing long, fresh and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%