Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc
High-altitude Cabernet Franc with vibrant mountain acidity and spice
This refined Argentine Cabernet Franc displays vibrant red cherry, dark berry, and paprika aromas on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, balancing juicy red fruit with smooth tannins and a lingering touch of white pepper.
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The story behind it
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata is credited with putting Argentine wine on the world map. Under the visionary leadership of Nicolas Catena and his daughter Laura, the family-run winery pioneered high-altitude viticulture in the Andes foothills.
Sourced from the high-altitude San Carlos vineyard in the southern Uco Valley of Mendoza, where cold nights and intense mountain sunlight preserve natural acidity. The winery & vineyard team uses sustainable viticultural methods to highlight the unique microclimate of this historic sub-region.
From San Carlos, Argentina
