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2001 Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada
Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada 2001

Fact Sheet

Varietal: 100% Malbec
Vintage: 2006
Vineyards: Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary district 5,000' elevation
Nicasia Vineyard, Altamira district 3,870' elevation
Harvest Date: Adrianna Vineyard: April 15, 22, 28 & May 6 2006
Nicasia Vineyard: April 11, 17, 24 & May 5 2006
Yield: 1,5- 2,5 Tons per acre
Fermentation: In vertical and horizontal 225 liter open barrels and small 500 liters tanks with manual punching down
Adrianna Vineyard: Max. Temp. 28° C with a 30 day maceration.
Nicasia Vineyard: Max. Temp. 30° C with a 29 day maceration.
Aging: 18 months in 150% new French oak
Alcohol: 14.8% vol
Acidity/pH: 5.80/3.72
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered

Alejandro Vigil, Chief Winemaker