Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2015
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Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2015

Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2015

$38.57

Original: $110.21

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Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2015—

$110.21

$38.57

The Story

A powerful and elegantly structured single-vineyard Malbec, the 2015 Nicasia Vineyard originates from a site characterized by its large gravelly soils and cooling mountain breezes. This vintage presents a deep, saturated violet color and opens with a complex, high-toned bouquet of ripe black cherries, plums, and raspberries, seamlessly layered with notes of violets, licorice, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and remarkably smooth, showcasing a concentrated core of dark fruit supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant high-altitude acidity. Subtle nuances of tobacco, cocoa, and a distinct mineral earthiness lead to a long, persistent finish that reflects the exceptional depth of this specific Uco Valley terroir.

97 Points -

Enormously spicy with a dense tannin structure that makes this malbec spectacular and slightly erotic, too. A breathtakingly long finish that makes you want more. The balance of this is so good that you can drink it right now. If you can resist drinking it now, this probably has a couple of decades of aging potential.

94 Points -

I also tasted the 2015 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard, which had been in bottle since July 2017. 2015 is a warmer and riper year within the three consecutive cooler El Niño vintages. It's juicy, showy and round, with moderate acidity (relatively speaking).

92 Points - 

Rich pepper notes accent the well-defined and luscious dark plum, red berry and currant flavors. Notes of hot stone show midpalate, with a fine-grained, mineral-filled finish.

Description

A powerful and elegantly structured single-vineyard Malbec, the 2015 Nicasia Vineyard originates from a site characterized by its large gravelly soils and cooling mountain breezes. This vintage presents a deep, saturated violet color and opens with a complex, high-toned bouquet of ripe black cherries, plums, and raspberries, seamlessly layered with notes of violets, licorice, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and remarkably smooth, showcasing a concentrated core of dark fruit supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant high-altitude acidity. Subtle nuances of tobacco, cocoa, and a distinct mineral earthiness lead to a long, persistent finish that reflects the exceptional depth of this specific Uco Valley terroir.

97 Points -

Enormously spicy with a dense tannin structure that makes this malbec spectacular and slightly erotic, too. A breathtakingly long finish that makes you want more. The balance of this is so good that you can drink it right now. If you can resist drinking it now, this probably has a couple of decades of aging potential.

94 Points -

I also tasted the 2015 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard, which had been in bottle since July 2017. 2015 is a warmer and riper year within the three consecutive cooler El Niño vintages. It's juicy, showy and round, with moderate acidity (relatively speaking).

92 Points - 

Rich pepper notes accent the well-defined and luscious dark plum, red berry and currant flavors. Notes of hot stone show midpalate, with a fine-grained, mineral-filled finish.
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