DV Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend 2022

Mendoza, Argentina

Vinous 93 points! James Suckling 92 points!

In the words of Jay Miller of Wine Advocate, "Catena Zapata is the Argentina winery of reference – the standard of excellence for comparing all others." Don Domingo Vicente Catena, Nicolas Catena Zapata's father, was famous in the 1930's for his deep dark red wine blend. This blend was sold in the French-styled bistros of Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America - as the finest wine from the Mendoza region. This wine, DV Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend, is made in honor of Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage. The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil.

D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red is a beautiful blend of black fruit and flowers from Uco Valley Malbec laced with spicy Petit Verdot. Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot grants volume and persistence, conferring a lush, rich attack and wonderful length to the blend. Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable.

“The 2022 Red Blend DV Catena Tinto Histórico consists of 77% Malbec, 20% Bonarda and 3% Petit Verdot sourced from the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo. Aged for up to 14 months in French oak barrels, both new and used, this purple-red wine reveals plum, menthol, blueberry and white pepper aromas. Dry and rich, the creamy and juicy palate leads to a supple and velvety mouthfeel. It finishes with an enticing hint of expectorant.” Vinous, 93 points!

"Big cherry fruit with lots of red plums. Vibrant, fruity and crunchy, with a medium body and fresh tannins. Really juicy and bright. 77% malbec, 20% bonarda and 3% petit Verdot." —James Suckling, 92 points!

Enjoy D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red with grilled steak, roast beef, BBQ ribs, rich vegetable dishes and sharp cheeses.