2003 Catena Alta Malbec
Catena Alta CS 2003
Wine Description

Fact Sheet

100% Malbec sourced from the sandy soils of the Adrianna vineyard, the sandy, clay soil of Lot 18 in the 70 year old Angélica vineyard, and the sandy soils of Lot 1 in the Altamira vineyard. The Adrianna vineyard saw slightly warmer March temperatures, with averages about 2° C above normal, resulting in excellent color and aromatic structure. The Angélica vineyard also experienced warmer than usual temperatures, with March averages some 2.3° C above normal, offering a generous texture and soft, silky finish. In Altamira the warm conditions, with March averages 1.8° C above normal, lent a rich sweetness on the mid palate. This vintage should be enjoyed in 6 to 7 years and will continue to improve over the following 12 years.

 

2003 Catena Alta Malbec label

Name: Catena Alta
Varietal: 100 % Malbec
Vineyards: Lot 18, Angélica Vineyard, Lunlunta district, 2,850’ elevation
Lot 4, La Pirámide Vineyard, Agrelo district, 3,100’ elevation
Lot 1, Altamira Vineyard, Altamira district, 3,870’ elevation
Lot 3, Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary district, 4,725’ elevation
Lot 9, Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary district, 4,600’ elevation
Fermentation: Max. Temp. 27° C for a 14 day fermentation and 28 day maceration
Aging: 18 months in French oak, 60% new
Alcohol: 14.2% vol
Acidity/pH: 5.38/3.72
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered