Bodega Catena Zapata Explained
| Winery Name: | Bodega Catena Zapata |
| Location City: | Mendoza, Argentina |
| Coordinates: | --> |
| Appellation: | Mendoza Wine |
| Year Founded: | 1902 |
| Key People: | Nicola Catena, Domingo V. Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Laura Catena & Alejandro Vigil |
| Signature Wine: | High Altitude Malbec |
| Varietal1: | Malbec |
| Varietal2: | Chardonnay |
| Varietal3: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Homepage: | http://www.CatenaZapata.com/ |
| Distribution: | International |
Bodega Catena Zapata is a family-owned winery located in Mendoza, in the sub appellation of Agrelo, Argentina. The winery structure is distinguished by its pyramid-like design based on Mayan architecture.[1]
The winery was founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena and was passed to his son Domingo.[2] [3] Domingo’s son, Nicolás Catena Zapata (A.K.A. Nicolás Catena), was a pioneer to introduce European winemaking techniques to Argentina,[1] [4] including the introduction of Malbec and vine growing in high altitudes.[5] [6] [7] [8] Nicolás Catena’s daughter, Laura Catena, and other members of the Zapata family, have also been involved in the winery.[9]
In 2023, it was awarded the title of the World's Best Vineyards.[10]
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Catena, Laura . Vino Argentino, An Insiders Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina. . . September 2010 . 978-0-8118-7330-7 . registration .
- https://grapecollective.com/articles/25-wine-innovators#ws_1087 25 Wine Innovators
- http://montecristomagazine.com/magazine/autumn-2014/nicolas-catena Nicolás Catena Such Great Heights
- http://winemakermag.com/1149-malbec-varietal-focus Malbec: Varietal Focus
- http://www.winebow.us/cwg/pos_files/brand0051/P0009625_Catena_SaveurMag.pdf Saving Malbec
- http://www.winebow.us/cwg/pos_files/brand0051/P0009578_Catena_wbm_Nov15_MV_sm.pdf Wine trials: The Most In-depth Study of Cultivars Ever Attempted. The Future of Wine Science.
- https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/17/dining/malbec-mendoza-wine.html?_r=1 To move beyond Malbec, look below the surface
- https://www.1843magazine.com/features/high-hopes-in-the-andes High Hopes in the Andes
- Rose, Anthony, Interview with Nicolás Catena Zapata, Decanter man of the year 2009, Decanter.com, March 27, 2009.
- Web site: O'Hare . Maureen . 2023-07-15 . The world's best vineyards for 2023 revealed . 2023-07-16 . CNN . en.
