It’s been five and a half years since our last visit to Bodega Catena Zapata.
Marina Castillo (centre).
A trip that, in hindsight, marked the calm before a global storm. Just months after we wandered the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, the world came to a halt. That visit lingered in our memories not just for the extraordinary wines, but for the way Catena Zapata straddled the line between history and innovation.
Last week, we had the chance to reconnect with the Catena team, this time from the comfort of CinCin Ristorante in Vancouver. The occasion? A four-course dinner paired with some of Catena Zapata’s finest current releases, hosted by the irrepressible Marina Castillo, Export Manager for Canada and New York.
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The historic Malbec vineyard at Cheval des Andes.
Malbec is that dark and delicious red wine that originally came from France but now is most closely associated with Argentina. Deep purple in colour, velvety in texture and plummy in profile, Malbec is capturing fans the world over for its Bordeaux-like characteristics without the big price tags.
Malbec is one of the original Bordeaux grape varieties, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carménère. It also has considerable plantings in the Cahors region which resides 200 kilometers southwest of Bordeaux near the Spanish border. Cahors is thought to be the birthplace of Malbec.
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Spectacular views on the way to ‘paradise’ (the lighthouse).
Buenos Aires is a city of grand architecture, but few buildings tell a story as intricate as Palacio Barolo.
Rising 100 meters above Avenida de Mayo, this early 20th-century masterpiece is more than just an office building—it’s a love letter to literature, an architectural marvel, and, for those in the know, one of the most spectacular places to take in the city skyline with a glass of wine in hand.
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The historic Malbec vineyard at Cheval des Andes.
Mendoza is Argentina’s premier wine growing region. It is a high elevation plateau that has 350,000 acres planted to grape vines at the base of the Andes Mountains. The vineyards are planted at elevations of 2,600 to 5,000 feet, making them some of the highest vineyards on the planet. While many varieties (both red and white) are planted in Mendoza, Malbec is the star and the wine that has built this region’s reputation.
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The private tasting room at Bodega Santa Julia
For almost 60 years the Zuccardi family has been making wine in Argentina’s Mendoza region. We visited one of their 3 wineries to hear their story first-hand, have a delicious traditional asado lunch and to taste their wines.
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