The Catena 1997 Malbec has a deep, dark violet color. The wine has a complex nose of black raspberry and red currant fruit with elements of smoke and spice. The mouth feel is soft and smooth with ripe flavors layered with notes of chocolate and toast. The wine is full bodied, with excellent balance, round, sweet tannins and a lengthy finish.
José Galante, Winemaker
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| Name: |
Catena |
| Varietal: |
100% Malbec |
| Vintage: |
1997 |
| Harvest Date: |
March 21-26, 1997 |
| Vineyard: |
Lunlunta Vineyards, Lunlunta District, elevation 860m (2,850'), 60 year old vines. |
| Average Yield: |
3.5-4 tons/acre |
| Average Brix at Harvest: |
24.0º |
| Fermentation: |
Destemmed before a 19 day fermentation and a 34 day maceration. |
| Alcohol: |
14.1% |
| TA/pH: |
5.70/3.67 |
| Clarification: |
Unfined and unfiltered. |
| Barrels/Aging: |
14 months in 71% French oak, 29% American oak. 49%new. Racked twice. |
| Total Production: |
5800 9 liter cases. |
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