1996 Catena Malbec
1996 Catena Malbec label

Fact Sheet

Name: Catena
Varietal: 92 % Malbec
8 % Cabernet
Vintage: 1996
Harvest Date: March 13-23, 1996
Vineyard: Lunlunta district of Mendoza, 2,850’ elevation
Agrelo district of Mendoza, 3,100’ elevation
Fermentation: Selected yeast, max temp. ferm. 31°C, for 25 days, 31 day maceration
Alcohol: 14.1% vol
Acidity/pH: 5.69/3.64
Clarification: Unfined and unfiltered.
Barrels/Aging: 12 months in 61% French Oak, 8% new and 39% new American oak.