Cabernet Sauvignon 'Birth of Cabernet' Catena Zapata 2021

The Cabernet Sauvignon Birth of Cabernet Catena Zapata is a refined high-altitude expression of the Mendoza territory. The label illustrates the allegory of the birth of Cabernet Sauvignon, depicting the vine as a traveler who journeys from the French Pyrenees to the Argentine Andes. This wine ferments in concrete eggs, small steel tanks, and French oak before aging for up to two years in used barriques. It stands out on the nose for its tertiary profile, with ripe black fruit supporting hints of evolution such as tobacco, black truffle, and black olives. On the palate, it reveals an intense structure, with a tannic sip that evolves into a continuous crescendo of fresh persistence. It pairs perfectly with red meats and aged cheeses, proving excellent in the company of a traditional Argentine asado