| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Appellation |
Uco Valley Mendoza Argentina |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $111.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-03-16 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Winning Over the Boss
Drink If You Like
Malbec, Syrah / Shiraz
Bodega Catena Zapata 'Nicasia Vineyard' Malbec 2012 Review
Malbec from a mile-high vineyard produces an opaque, purple wine smelling of tart and ripe blackberries, violets, and fresh mint. Though it’s round and concentrated, the palate is medium-bodied with a subtlety spicy and green-accented finish.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Learn About Malbec
Related Bodega Catena Zapata Reviews
Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020:
Master of Wine Jancis Robinson says, "Nicolás Catena Zapata is justly credited with putting Argentinean wines on the world map.” The ...
Related Malbec Reviews
Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' Malbec 2019:
El Enemigo is a side project of Adrianna Catena and her chief winemaker since 2002, Alejandro Vigil. It might just be the best deal on the ...
Trabun Soloist Côt 2020:
There is a lot of awesome going on here. Although the grape has a rich history here, in modern times, this is the rare Chilean Malbec ...
Pyros Single Vineyard Block No 4 Malbec 2018:
Coming from the Pedernal Valley in San Juan sixty or so miles north of Mendoza is this very unique style of Malbec. At 4,300 feet above sea ...
Featured Malbec Articles
The 50 Best Wines of 2022:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2022 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
15 Winemakers to Watch in 2024:
With hundreds of new and exciting wineries popping up every year, here are 15 winemakers to keep an eye on in 2024.
The 50 Best Wines of 2023:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2023 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
These Vines Aren’t for Wine. They’re for Data.:
Winemakers across the world are turning plots of land into mini-science labs to analyze how grapes are adapting to the climate crisis.
