Bodega Catena Zapata

Bodega Catena Zapata
Location Mendoza, Argentina
Appellation Mendoza Wine
Founded 1902
Key people Nicola Catena, Domingo V. Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Laura Catena & Alejandro Vigil
Known for High Altitude Malbec
Varietals Malbec, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Distribution International
Website http://www.CatenaZapata.com/

Bodega Catena Zapata is a family-owned winery located in Mendoza, in the sub appellation of Agrelo, Argentina. The winery structure is distinguished by its pyramid-like design based on Mayan architecture.[1][2] It's wines have contributing to raising the profile of Argentine as a hub for wine production.[3][4] [5]

The winery was founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena and was passed to his son Domingo.[6][1] [7] Domingo’s son, Nicolás Catena Zapata (A.K.A. Nicolás Catena) was one of the first to introduce European winemaking techniques to Argentina[1][8] and pioneered Malbec and vine growing in high altitudes.[1] [9][10] [7] Nicolás Catena’s daughter, Laura Catena, and other members of the Zapata family have also been involved in the winery.[9]

Laura Catena Zapata and Nicolás Catena Zapata

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Catena, Laura (September 2010). Vino Argentino, An Insiders Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina. Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-7330-7.
  2. Meat & Malbec: Bodega Catena Zapata Winery, Mendoza, USAToday.com April 27, 2011.
  3. Argentina's One-Two Punch, WineSpectator.com, March 24, 2003.
  4. The Magic of Malbec, The Cayman Islands Business Journal, September 2010.
  5. The Might of Mendoza: the romantic tale behind Argentina's booming malbec grape, The Independent UK, June 2014.
  6. 25 Wine Innovators, Wired for Wine August 2014.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Nicolás Catena Such Great Heights, Gismondi, Anthony Montecristo Magazine, November 7, 2014.
  8. Malbec: Varietal Focus, Winemaker Magazine, July 2012.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Rose, Anthony, Interview with Nicolás Catena Zapata, Decanter man of the year 2009, Decanter.com, March 27, 2009.
  10. Nicolás Catena Zapata honoured as Decanter Man of the Year, Decanter.com September 18, 2009.

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