This refined Malbec boasts mulberry aromas and a delicate touch of clove on the nose. The palate is smooth and spiced, featuring juicy black fruit flavors wrapped in notes of vanilla bean and cinnamon. Optimal acidity elevates the dark cherry notes in a delightful, lingering finish. (JV)

The 2022 Malbec Argentino combines destemmed fruit from Lunlunta's Angélica Vineyard and Nicasia Vineyard in Altamira, and it was fermented with whole clusters. It leads with a rich, savory, black-fruited nose, introducing a similarly assertive and voluptuous palate. It concludes with a lush, staining and drying finish that retains the fine-grained precision that runs through the Catena Zapata roster. (ML)

A blend of two origins—the warmer La Consulta and the cooler Paraje Altamira —the 2022 Malbec Argentino spent up to 12 months in French oak barrels. Purplish in hue, it reveals aromas of violets, plum and ripe dark fruit, alongside subtle smoky nuances. The oak is finely integrated, lending a creamy texture, plush tannins and a soft structure. This wine masterfully balances two distinct profiles — currently youthful yet velvety. It reinterprets the classic Mendoza Malbec style of the early 2000s. (JH)