Catena Malbec

High mountain estate vineyards the catena wines are a special assemblage of high mountain estate vineyards made by fourth generation vintner laura catena and chief winemaker alejandro vigil. Although we have found that most of the catena wines are consumed shortly after release we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within mendoza’s high altitude mountain terroirs the catena family has identified special locations for its estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance concentration and a distinct varietal identity. Vinification this wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 48ºf (8 8ºc) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for 16 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 22 days. Wild yeasts. Elevage: 12-14 months in barrel. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage – firs