2002 Catena Malbec
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The first super-premium Argentine Malbec introduced into the international market, Catena Malbec has become a benchmark for the exceptional price to quality ratio which this most Argentine of grapes can offer. The 2002 vintage continues this legacy. A blend of two unique vineyard sites and microclimates, the 2002 Catena Malbec offers the dark, violet color typical of Argentine Malbec. The Altamira vineyard offers explosive floral aromatics while the Angelica vineyard provides rich, ripe blackberry fruit elements. The soft, sweet mouthfeel and ripe, velvety tannins are characteristic of the Angelica terroir. This wine shows the great potential of Argentine Malbec.

José Galante, Winemaker

 

2002 Catena Malbec label

Name: Catena
Varietal: 100 % Malbec
Vintage: 2002
Vineyards: Angelica vineyard, Lunlunta district, 2,850’ elevation
Altamira vineyard, La Consulta district, 3,000’ elevation
La Pirámide vineyard, Agrelo district 3,100’ elevation
Fermentation: Selected yeast, max temp. ferm. 30°C, for 12 days, 26 day maceration.
Aging: 12 months in 90% French oak, 30% new, and 10% new American oak.
Alcohol: 13.9% vol
Acidity/pH: 5.85/3.53
Clarification: Unfined/Unfiltered