Bodega Catena Zapata
LocationMendoza, Argentina
AppellationMendoza Wine
Founded1902
Key peopleNicola Catena, Domingo V. Catena, Nicolás Catena Zapata, Laura Catena & Alejandro Vigil
Known forHigh Altitude Malbec
VarietalsMalbec, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
DistributionInternational
Websitehttp://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]

The winery was founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena and was passed to his son Domingo.[2][3] Domingo’s son, Nicolás Catena Zapata (A.K.A. Nicolás Catena), was a pioneer to introduce European winemaking techniques to Argentina,[1][4] including the introduction of Malbec and vine growing in high altitudes.[5][6][7][8] Nicolás Catena’s daughter, Laura Catena, and other members of the Zapata family, have also been involved in the winery.[9]

In 2023, it was awarded the title of the World's Best Vineyards. [10]

Laura Catena Zapata and Nicolás Catena Zapata

References

  1. 1 2 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. 25 Wine Innovators, Wired for Wine August 2014.
  3. Nicolás Catena Such Great Heights, Gismondi, Anthony Montecristo Magazine, November 7, 2014.
  4. Malbec: Varietal Focus, Winemaker Magazine, July 2012.
  5. Saving Malbec, Saveur Magazine, December, 2015.
  6. Wine trials: The Most In-depth Study of Cultivars Ever Attempted. The Future of Wine Science., "Wine Business Monthly, by Lance Cutler", November, 2015.
  7. To move beyond Malbec, look below the surface, The New York Times, by Eric Asimov, February, 2016.
  8. High Hopes in the Andes, The Economist 1843, December,January 2017.
  9. Rose, Anthony, Interview with Nicolás Catena Zapata, Decanter man of the year 2009, Decanter.com, March 27, 2009.
  10. O'Hare, Maureen (2023-07-15). "The world's best vineyards for 2023 revealed". CNN. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

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