GRAN ENEMIGO AGRELO CABERNET FRANC 750 ML
WINERY
CATENA ZAPATA
SCORE
COUNTRY
ARGENTINA
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Cabernet Franc brings light notes of eucalyptus and thyme. Malbec brings notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries and black cherries. The oak aging gives a touch of chocolate and vanilla to blend. Excellent balance and elegant.
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RATING JS 97 PTS
- COMPOSICION VARIETAL 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
- ACIDEZ 6.4 g/l
- ORIGEN Uco Valley, Argentina.
- AGING 7 months in new french barrels
- SERVING TEMPERATURE 16–18 ºC
- COLOR Deep purple with red highlights.
- CLIMATE Dry and continental
- PALATE Cabernet Franc brings light notes of eucalyptus and thyme. Malbec brings notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries and black cherries. The oak aging gives a touch of chocolate and vanilla to blend.
- AROMA Its aromas are intense and elegant.
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ABOUT THE WINERY: CATENA ZAPATA
Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. Nicolas Catena, third generation family vintner, was one of the first to see the potential of Mendoza's mountain vineyards for producing high quality Malbec. In 1994, he became the first Argentine to exprot a world-class bottling of Malbec under the Catena label. Nicolas is joined by his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, in their relentless pursuit of world-class quality from the family's high altitude vineyards. Laura has done extensive work in introducing Malbec and other varietal plant selections, soil and climate analysis, and sustainable practices throughout Mendoza. Head winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, has been at Catena Zapata since 2002 and works with Laura and Nicolas to make wines that express the family's vineyards and palate.
