2006 Catena Malbec
Catena Malbec 2006
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2006 Catena Malbec shows a dark violet color with deep bluish - black tones. The nose offers ripe, concentrated dark fruit aromas with delicate floral notes and traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and lush, with concentrated black cherry and red currant fruit flavors layered with sweet spices, tobacco and a touch of leather. The finish presents soft, supple tannins with bright, crisp acidity and a flinty minerality which gives the wine exceptional length.
 

Alejandro Vigil, Winemaker

 

 

Name: Catena
Varietal: 100 % Malbec
Vintage: 2006
Vineyards: Angelica vineyard, Lunlunta district, 2,850' elevation
La Pirámide vineyard, Agrelo district 3,100' elevation
Altamira vineyard, Altamira district, 3,870' elevation
Adrianna vineyard, Gualtallary district, 5,000' elevation
Fermentation: Selected yeast, max temp. ferm. 31°C, for 14 days 30 day maceration
Aging: 12 months in 70% French oak, 20% new, and 30% new American oak.
Alcohol: 13.7 % vol
Acidity/pH: 5.40/3.78
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered