2015

DV Catena Tinto Historico

Argentina

Release Price

Drink Window

ABV

3.7

pH

5.8

TA

RS

From The Winemaker

The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High
Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth
generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief
winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found
that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly
after release, we are pleased to see that they age
beautifully for ten to twenty years.
Through decades of study and exploration within
Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the
Catena family has identified special locations for its
Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic
vineyards merges a wine of unique character that has
natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal
identity.

Growing Conditions

A Blend of Three Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times:

Angelica Vineyard, Lunlunta 3,116 ft (920 m): aluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom.
Adrianna vineyard, Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m): aluvial origin. Gravel and limestone. Rounded rocks in the bottom.
El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded rocks on the bottom.

Many in Mendoza have started calling 2015 "el año Bordelés," or “the Bordelais year,” because of the cool summer, early harvest, autumn rains, and generally low alcohols and high acidities in the main red varieties.

Aging

12-14 months in barrel. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - First, second and third use barrels used.

Harvest

Achieving ripeness and being able to harvest before the 10th of April was key this year. At Catena Zapata we certainly benefited from having our own harvest crews and equipment because it allowed us to harvest at the optimal moment.

Past Vintages