Bodega Catena Zapata
| Bodega Catena Zapata | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Mendoza, Argentina |
| Appellation | Mendoza Wine |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Key people | Nicola Catena, Domingo V. Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Laura Catena & Alejandro Vigil |
| Known for | High Altitude Malbec |
| Varietals | Malbec, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Distribution | International |
| Website | http://www.CatenaZapata.com/ |
Bodega Catena Zapata is a family-owned winery located in Mendoza, in the sub appellation of Agrelo, Argentina. The winery structure is distinguished by its pyramid-like design based on Mayan architecture.[1][2] It's wines have contributing to raising the profile of Argentine as a hub for wine production.[3][4] [5]
History
Nicola Catena arrived in Mendoza, Argentina from the Marche region of Italy in 1898, and planted his first Malbec vineyard in 1902. His son Domingo then grew the business until the Catena family became one of the largest vineyard holders in Mendoza.[1] [6]
The winery was modernized by Domingo’s son, Nicolás Catena Zapata,[7]
Upon returning to his home country, he introduced modern European winemaking and viticultural techniques to Argentina, including small French oak barrels, drip irrigation and low yielding French Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon cuttings, extremely low yields and plant-by-plant selection.[1][8] [9] and began studying Mendoza's high altitude vine growing conditions.[1] [7][10] [6]
The winery's first widely selling wine was the Nicolás Catena Zapata 1997.[11]
The winery was founded in 1912 by an Italian immigrant.[12]
References
- ^ a b c d Catena, Laura (September 2010). Vino Argentino, An Insiders Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina. Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-7330-7.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ The Magic of Malbec, The Cayman Islands Business Journal, September 2010.
- ^ The Might of Mendoza: the romantic tale behind Argentina's booming malbec grape, The Independent UK, June 2014.
- ^ a b Nicolás Catena Such Great Heights, Gismondi, Anthony Montecristo Magazine, November 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Rose, Anthony, Interview with Nicolás Catena Zapata, Decanter man of the year 2009, Decanter.com, March 27, 2009.
- ^ 2010 Wine Star Awards Ceremony, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, January 25, 2011.
- ^ Malbec: Varietal Focus, Winemaker Magazine, July 2012.
- ^ Nicolás Catena Zapata honoured as Decanter Man of the Year, Decanter.com September 18, 2009.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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