Description
The Catena family arrived in Argentina. ( the promised land ) in 1898 from Italy and the family has had 4 generations of winemaking. Nicolas Catena is regarded as the ‘ godfather ‘ of modern winemaking (experimenting with clones) and in the 1980 ™s pioneered viticulture at high altitude the key to making premium wine in Mendoza . They are the largest and most respected winemaking familiy in Argentina.
Extraordinary quality packed into their “entry level ” red at an unbeatable price! Handpicked malbec. blended with small parcels of Syrah and Bonarda meld with layers of deep dark cherry and blackberry flavours with hints of blackpepper. spice and vanilla. Great finish. firm tannins. soft and silky with that trademark Argentinian bright acidity. Do not miss out on a case of this fine ‘tinto ‘ for winter roasts and bbqs!! RRP $22
