Description

Angélica Zapata Cabernet Franc displays a ruby-red color with subtle violet hues. The nose is intense and concentrated, offering notes of cassis and ripe currants, layered with hints of vanilla and sweet spices such as black pepper and clove. On the palate, it delivers a sweet, impactful entry with excellent structure, revealing ripe red fruit flavors accented by distinctive touches of eucalyptus and black pepper. Elegant and well-balanced, this wine finishes with a long, persistent, and finely structured finish.

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Catena Zapata
• Type: Red Wine
• Varietal: Cabernet Franc
• Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
• Aging: 18 months in French oak (50% new)
• Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
• Alcohol: 14%
• Region: La Pirámide Vineyard (Agrelo) – Nicasia Vineyard (Paraje Altamira), Mendoza (950–1,095 m a.s.l.)
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)
• Country: Argentina
• Food Pairing: Red meats, pork, poultry, grilled and smoked dishes, asado, soft and aged cheeses, onion-based sauces, mushrooms, beans and lentils, black pepper sauces, dishes seasoned with aromatic herbs, exotic spices, white starches
• Aging Potential: 5 to 10 years