DV Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend 2024

Mendoza, Argentina

James Suckling 93 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. 77% Malbec, 18% Bonarda, 5% 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.

"Fresh and lightly restrained, with aromas of Morello cherries, chopped herbs, fresh blackberries and a hint of dark spices. Fresh, well judged and really well balanced, with a medium to full body and firm, fresh tannins. Long but subtle finish driven by fresh fruit, not creaminess." —James Suckling, 93 points!

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