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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