Wine detail

Catena Zapata

Malbec Argentino

Mendoza

2019

Vintage

Varietal

Malbec

ABV

14.5

Peak 2025-2029

Where it is, September 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2029), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2034.

The 19 Malbec Argentino.

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 is from Mendoza, Argentina.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2023-2034Peak window 2025-2029

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 has a medium body, soft acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2019 vintage

Catena Zapata's 2019 Malbec Argentino comes from Mendoza, Argentina.

About Catena Zapata

Catena Zapata's Malbec Argentino comes from Mendoza, Argentina.

From the cellar: pair with

Grilled ribeye with chimichurri and roasted bone marrow

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Slow-braised short ribs with red wine reduction

The wine's soft acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Empanadas de carne with olives

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019?

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 is from Mendoza, Argentina.

What does Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 taste like?

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 has a medium body, soft acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2019?

Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with chimichurri and roasted bone marrow; Slow-braised short ribs with red wine reduction; or Empanadas de carne with olives.