Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata other_regions_italy cassis and spiced plum

cassis and spiced plum

The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge

which need a lot more time

Scents of dried cherry

caressing and sappy medium weight flavors that possess a seductive mouthfeel thanks to the copious dry extract that imparts a velvety texture to the dusty and balanced finish that firms up just enough to suggest that this should improve over the next 6 to 8 years

Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata other_regions_italy cassis and spiced plum2005 was a cool vintage with generally low yields. This is made up of 78% Cabernet from Agrelo and Uco, and 22% Malbec from Gualtallary, aged for 24 months in French oak barriques. It has a deep, brooding, Cabernet dominant nose with cassis, saddle leather, fig and cedar, and a very pretty, light floral touch. The palate has a dense, concentrated core with firm, rounded tannins. It's only just beginning to open up, revealing some leafy secondary