Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata Vintage:2005 depth and balance

depth and balance

focused and intensely mineral-inflected large-scaled flavors evidence controlled power and a sleek muscularity before terminating in an explosive and palate saturating finish of genuinely stunning length

Fruit thrives from 220 to 280 meters above sea level with full southern exposures facing La Morra

There is enough wood and reduction to notice so I would strongly advise decanting this if you’re inclined to try a bottle young

very good ripeness with touches of clear honey

Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata Vintage:2005 depth and balance2005 was a cool vintage with generally low yields. This is made up of 78% Cabernet from Agrelo and Uco, and 22% Malbec from Gualtallary, aged for 24 months in French oak barriques. It has a deep, brooding, Cabernet dominant nose with cassis, saddle leather, fig and cedar, and a very pretty, light floral touch. The palate has a dense, concentrated core with firm, rounded tannins. It's only just beginning to open up, revealing some leafy secondary