With the inaugural vintage of 1997, Nicolás Catena Zapata became Argentina's first luxury cuvée exported worldwide. The wine recreates the 'original Bordeaux blend' of the 18th and 19th centuries when Malbec dominated Merlot and was par with Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc. Pre-grafted selections of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from ungrafted vines give rise to this wine, opening a window to the past from the mountain vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina.

Appearance:
Intense, deep purple color with bluish-black tones. 

Nose:
Blackberries, black cherries, black plums.

Palate:
The wine is tremendously complex, unfolding layer upon layer of red currant, eucalyptus, and black pepper flavors.