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Catena & Catena Zapata Malbec — High-Altitude Mendoza Allocations
The Catena family has grown grapes in Mendoza, Argentina since 1902. Nicolás Catena Zapata is widely credited with proving Malbec could be a serious high-altitude fine wine rather than a bulk blending grape, planting vineyards well above 3,000 feet to slow ripening and concentrate flavor. Catena Malbec and Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino are two distinct tiers of the same estate's fruit.
Last updated: August 2026
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Mendoza Estate Malbec27 Proof
Malbec750ml
Catena MalbecA structured, mid-tier Malbec from one of Mendoza's most respected producers.
Cask: French & American Oak BarrelsCurrent Vintage
$17
$15 with Crypto
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Flagship Malbec28 Proof
Malbec750ml
Catena Zapata Malbec ArgentinoA flagship, high-altitude Malbec from Argentina's most acclaimed producer.
Cask: French Oak BarrelsCurrent Vintage
$97
$87 with Crypto
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Catena / Catena Zapata — Frequently Asked Questions
High-altitude sites across Mendoza, including the Gualtallary and Adrianna Vineyard areas of the Uco Valley — elevation is central to the estate’s style, slowing ripening for more structure and aromatic lift than lower-altitude Malbec.