Nicolas Catena Zapata Blend 2020
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- $89.99 USD
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DESCRIPTION OF THE WINERY
Catena Zapata, a historic family winery founded in 1902, is now run by third and fourth generation winegrowers Nicolás and his daughter Laura Catena. Nicolás Catena Zapata is known as the man who revolutionised Argentine wine in the 1980s by focusing primarily on quality. Planting vineyards at 1,500 metres above sea level and leading the re-entry of Malbec – a French varietal almost forgotten by the rest of the world – into the wine world, Catena Zapata and Nicolás Catena Zapata have received numerous awards including Decanter. Man of the Year from Decanter magazine, The Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award and Winery of the Year from publications around the world.
ELABORATION:
Manual harvest. Fermentation takes place in small oak barrels, cement and stainless steel tanks. Fermentation temperature: 26/28ºC for 10 to 15 days. Post-fermentation maceration: 5/10 days. Complete malolactic fermentation. Aging in French oak barrels for 18 months. At the end of our winter, Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata supervises the final blend before bottling.
Score:
Decanter: 97 Pts; Robert Parker: 96 Points; James Suckling: 97 Pts.
TECHNICAL SHEET
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Shipping Policies
Minimum Shipping | 6 Bottles |
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Processing Time | 24 to 72 hours |
Shipping method | Priority |
Cost of shipping | Free for some products; $7.99 for others |
Estimated Delivery Time | 3 to 7 business days |
Shipping Restrictions | We ship throughout the continental United States, including Hawaii and Alaska. We do not ship to Puerto Rico. |
Shipment Tracking | Once we process your order, you will receive an email with the FedEx tracking number. You can track your package on the official FedEx website. (Note: Please check your spam folder if you cannot find the email.) |
Shipping Return Policy | If your package is lost or arrives damaged, please contact us by sending photos of the condition it arrived. We will be happy to refund your purchase. Please note that we are not responsible if FedEx leaves your package on your doorstep and it is stolen. |