A major component of Nicolás Catena's drive to produce world-class wines at Bodega Catena Zapata has been to assemble the right winegrowing and winemaking team.

Alejandro Vigil is a graduate in Agricultural Engineering from Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias of the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza, where he went on to receive a Masters degree in both Winemaking and Irrigation Management, as well as a Master Course in Microclimate Definition and the Affect on Wine. He began his career in the INTA, the National Agricultural Technology Institute, where he quickly became a bright young star, taking over the Soil Analysis Department at the age of 28. Alejandro came to Bodega Catena Zapata in 2002 as head of Research & Development.
Beginning 2003 he joins the enology department becoming the manager of the top products in the winery.
His strong scientific and academic background led to important developments in both vineyard management and winemaking for the winery. As the results of his research were increasingly incorporated into the winery's operations, Alejandro was named Chief Winemaker in July 2007. A naturally restless person, Alejandro strives to channel his creative energy into pushing the limits of conventional viticultural and winemaking wisdom. Always ready to try something new, full of endless experiments, Alejandro's goal is to constantly increase his understanding of the unique terroir in Mendoza's high altitude desert oasis.

Assistants winemakers are Felipe Stahlschidt and Mariela Molinari.

Mariela Molinari, Assistant Winemaker

Felipe Stahlschidt, Assistant Winemaker

 

Alejandro Vigil,              
Chief Winemaker