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2023 Catena "DV Catena - Tinto Histórico" Malbec Blend Mendoza

2023 Catena "DV Catena - Tinto Histórico" Malbec Blend Mendoza

92JS
92VN
91RP
$19.99

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James Suckling

Reviewed May 2025
A juicy, vibrant and fruity blend of malbec, bonarda and petit verdot. Aromas of red cherries, berries and touches of citrus and potpourri. Fresh and brambly, with a medium body and small-grained fruit tannins. (ZS)

Professional Reviews

92

Vinous

Review Date: 04/2025
The 2023 Tinto Histórico DV Catena blends 79% Malbec, 15% Bonarda and 6% Petit Verdot from four vineyards across Uco Valley and Primera Zona. Aged for up to 13 months in barrel, its appealing aromatic profile offers orange petit four, white pepper and balsamic notes over black fruit and oak. Slightly indulgent with volume and grip, the palate derives plushness from its aging and subtly active tannins from the vintage. (JH)

91

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 05/2025
Composed of 79% Malbec, 15% Bonarda and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2023 DV Catena Tinto Histórico pays tribute to Domingo Vicente Catena's red blends of the 1930s. It is quite pretty and refined on the nose, bringing together red fruit, licorice and dried-spice aromas that introduce a lush, texturally satisfying palate before concluding with a solid, lively finish. (ML)

Staff Reviews

ML
Matthew Landau Hassan

Matthew Landau Hassan

Review Date: 04/2026
Rich and expressive, this historic-style blend opens with aromas of blackberry, cassis, and plum, with notes of violet, spice, and subtle earth. the palate is full and structured, balancing dark fruit intensity with fresh acidity and polished tannins. A touch of savory complexity and integrated oak adds depth, leading to a long, smooth finish. A modern take on a traditional Argentine blend, offering both power and elegance with excellent approachability.

Notes

Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata is one of the most important, historic wineries in Chile pillar of Argentina's wine history and a global powerhouse, renowned for its pioneering role in resurrecting the Malbec grape and promoting extreme high-altitude terroirs in the Andean foothills of Mendoza. The third-generation vintner, Nicolás Catena Zapata, is credited with spearheading a quality revolution in the 1980s by introducing modern viticulture and winemaking techniques, driven by the goal of crafting Argentine wines that could compete with the world's best. Today, under the leadership of his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, the winery continues its commitment to scientific research through the Catena Institute of Wine, cementing Catena Zapata's legacy as the defining force that put Argentine Malbec on the international fine wine map.

Details

OriginArgentina
Type/VarietalMalbec
Alcohol Content14.5%
SKU1948223