Region: Argentina - Mendoza
Grapes: Malbec
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes on the Wine
It is expressively fruity and fresh. With notes of plums, cherries, blackberries and currants. These flavors are consistent with the characteristics of this varietal. In the mouth it unleashes its full potential, combining soft tannins with an elegant and personal structure.
Notes on the Producer
Ernesto Catena, the owner of Ernesto Catena Vineyards in Argentina, is the eldest son of Nicolás Catena of Catena Zapata. A 4th generation winemaker, Ernesto has traveled and lived around the world, and along the way has earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economy, a Master’s in Design in Milan and a degree in history in London. Defined by many as the "bohemian" side of the Catena family, Ernesto is a tireless and avid reader, painter, art collector, horseman, polo player and archer. While president of Bodegas Escorihuela, Ernesto felt the need to produce wines that would reflect his basic beliefs: high quality, a different style from the majority of wines being made at the time, smaller volumes, and a strong brand concept. In 2002, Ernesto Catena Vineyards was created to express those beliefs.
