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Catena Zapata is a renowned Argentinian winery located in the Mendoza region, celebrated for pioneering high-altitude viticulture and producing world-class Malbec wines. Founded in 1902, this family-owned winery is led by the Catena family, who have played a crucial role in elevating Argentina's wine reputation globally.
Catena Zapata focuses on sustainable practices and meticulous vineyard management, especially in the Andean foothills, where they grow their grapes at various altitudes to enhance complexity and character.
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James Suckling - 100 points
2024
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2021
Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2017, 2016
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USA Wine Ratings - Gold
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2022
BEST Fecovita Wines
Familia Zuccardi is a prominent olive oil producer based in Mendoza, Argentina. The company cultivates several varieties of olives, including Arbequina, Arauco, and Manzanilla. Familia Zuccardi is committed to sustainable agricultural practices in their olive groves.
They employ state-of-the-art technology in their production process to ensure high-quality olive oil. The company's product range includes extra virgin olive oils that have received international recognition.
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Olive Japan - Gold
2023, 2022, 2020, 2019
Flos Olei - The Best
2024
Olive Japan - Premier
2023, 2022
BEST Familia Zuccardi Olive Oils
Finca Sophenia is a renowned winery located in the Gualtallary sub-region of Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina. Established in 1997 by Roberto Luka, a former President of Wines of Argentina, the winery was named by combining the names of his partner's daughter, Sophia, and his own daughter, Eugenia.
The vineyards are situated at an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) above sea level in the Andes Mountains. This high-altitude terroir is recognized for producing wines with complex and intense aromas, balanced by natural acidity, resulting in freshness and elegance.
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James Suckling - 95 points
2023
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2022
Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2021, 2018, 2017
BEST Finca Sophenia Wines
Viña Cobos is a renowned winery located in Mendoza, Argentina, established in 1998 by the esteemed winemaker Paul Hobbs. Since its inception, Viña Cobos has become internationally recognized for its expertise in producing luxury-class wines and is a world leader in Malbec quality.
The winery focuses on creating wines that naturally express the terroir from which they originate, emphasizing elegance, power, and balance. This is achieved through meticulous vineyard management, where craftsmanship and respect for the land are fundamental.
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James Suckling - 99 points
2024
Vivino - 4.8
BEST Viña Cobos Wines
Terrazas de los Andes is a winery located in the heart of Argentina's Mendoza wine region, renowned for producing high-quality wines at high altitudes. Established in 1996, the winery restored an old facility originally built in 1898, combining traditional architecture with modern winemaking techniques.
The winery's vineyards are situated at varying altitudes, ranging from 980 to 1,250 meters above sea level, providing optimal conditions for cultivating different grape varieties. Each variety is planted at a specific altitude to achieve the best quality and unique characteristics of the wines.
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James Suckling - 95 points
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2021, 2020
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2023
BEST Terrazas De Los Andes Wines
The Zuccardi Valle de Uco winery was founded in 1963 when engineer Alberto Zuccardi planted his first vineyard in the Maipú region of Mendoza, Argentina. His goal was to demonstrate a new irrigation system, which laid the foundation for the family's passion for winemaking.
Zuccardi Valle de Uco is recognized as one of the best wineries in the world, thanks to the Zuccardi family's dedication to producing wines that faithfully express the uniqueness of their origin.
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James Suckling - 99 points
2024
Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2022
International Wine Challenge - International Malbec Trophy
2017
BEST Zuccardi Wines
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2022, 2017, 2016
BEST Zorzal Wines Wines
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2023, 2020
Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2022
BEST Bodega Argento Wines
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2024
BEST Bemberg Estate Wines Wines
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Best Cuyan Red Wines
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2022
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2021
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2017
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2024
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2022
The Adrianna vineyard, located at an altitude of almost 1,500 meters above sea level, is named after the youngest daughter of Nicolás Catena Zapata. The soils of this plot are composed of calcium carbonate and marine fossils that covered the region millions of years ago.
The calcareous layers provide good drainage and are rich in rhizobacteria, the microorganisms that help the vine root to withstand stress and absorb nutrients. Hence, the term “mundus bacillus terrae” or “elegant microbes of the earth”.
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Falstaff - 100
Catena Zapata has identified the best quality lots within the family vineyards. The cultivation and manual care of these lots has allowed us to identify the plants that consistently produce the best fruit. These plants are marked in the vineyard with a red ribbon, which indicates the special care that must be given to them.
Harvested separately, at different times, the "Zapata" plants make up the origin of the Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada wine.
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Vivino - 4.7
The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino blends grapes from Angélica Vineyard in Lunlunta and Nicasia Vineyard in Altamira. It's a classical Malbec that fermented in 225- and 500-liter rolling oak fermentors and matured in French barrique for 18 months.
They have changed the image and also the blend for this wine, which is now all from old vines. The label shows the history of Malbec with four relevant women (including Madam Phylloxera!) from the 12th century to the rebirth in the 20th century.
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Vivino - 4.7
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Vivino - 4.7
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Vivino - 4.7
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