Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 3L Saint-Nicolas Monteraponi follows a Burgundy-adjacent farming

Monteraponi follows a Burgundy-adjacent farming philosophy that seeks to carve out distinct identities for strong red and white wines

But what makes this wine stand apart is the fact that it was kept in stainless steel for 10 years and eight months

This Aloxe-Corton has a silky

but on the palate there’s a real explosion of citrus fruit (bergamot and pomelo)

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 3L Saint-Nicolas Monteraponi follows a Burgundy-adjacent farmingThis is made from over 100 year old vineyards and offers blackberries with blue fruit and dark chocolate. Shows bark and black truffle undertones, too. Tight and more focused than in past vintages. The quality of the tannins is more precise and fine. Blackberries and black truffles at the end. Drink or hold. 99 Pts James Suckling