Catena Appellation Vista Flores Malbec 2022 75cl

Catena Appellation Vista Flores Malbec

• Flavours and aromas of ripe, concentrated red fruit, plums, blackberries and dark chocolate
• Delicate notes of lavender, violet and mocha
• A full mouthful and hints of leather, spice and pepper
• The wine expresses the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of the local families
• Grapes come from a single vineyard
• A great match for Szechuan shrimp, fungi pizza, or a creamy cheese
• Chinese style ribs with Guava barbecue sauce

Firstly the Catena Appellation Vista Flores Malbec wine goes through cold maceration for 5 days at 50ºF. Secondly the juice is fermented for 16 days. Thirdly post fermentation maceration of 10 days. Finally spending 12 months in the barrel. As a result producing a rich, full wine.

Catena is a name synonymous with . In 1902 original founder Nicola Catena, planted his first  and as a result development and fine wine production has ensued.

Nicolas Catena, grandson of Nicola, has pioneered planting at high altitude with many of the vineyards located at c. 5,000ft. This cool and arid climate in the foothills of the Andes has proved to be the perfect location for a range of single vineyard Malbec’s, Cabernet and Chardonnay.