Picture a glass of deep, inky purple that smells like crushed black cherries and violets before you've even tasted it. Catena Malbec is plush and rounded, with just enough grip to keep things grown-up. This is the bottle you grab when there's nyama choma on the grill or a late one with people you actually like. It overdelivers for what it is, which is exactly why it's the Malbec everyone keeps coming back to.
Big, ripe and welcoming. The nose is all black cherry, plum and blackberry with a pretty lift of violet florals. Take a sip and it's smooth and concentrated, those dark fruits rolling through with a touch of mocha and vanilla from its time in French oak. The tannins (that gentle drying grip on your gums) are fine and firm, never harsh, and there's a bright streak of acidity keeping it lively. The finish lingers long after the swallow.
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Where it's from
This comes from Bodega Catena Zapata in Mendoza, Argentina, the family that basically proved Malbec could be world-class by planting vines absurdly high up in the Andes foothills. We're talking vineyards from around 920 up to 1,450 metres, where cold nights and intense mountain sun give the fruit its colour, perfume and freshness. It's made by fourth-generation Laura Catena alongside star winemaker Alejandro Vigil, blended from several estate plots. The grapes go through a slow, cold soak before fermenting, then rest in French oak. Serious pedigree, friendly price.
Good to know
- What is the price of Catena Malbec 75cl?
Catena Malbec 75cl is KSh 3,399 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Catena Malbec 75cl taste like?
Plush and full-bodied, with ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry, violet florals and a hint of mocha and vanilla. The tannins are fine and firm, the acidity bright, and the finish long.
- What is the ABV of Catena Malbec?
It's 13% alcohol, sitting comfortably in the medium range for a red wine.
- How should I serve Catena Malbec?
Slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18°C, in a large red wine glass. A young bottle benefits from about 30 minutes of air before you dig in.
- What food pairs with Catena Malbec?
Anything off the grill loves it. Think nyama choma, steak, beef stew, mbuzi or a sharp aged cheese.
- Where is Catena Malbec from?
Mendoza, Argentina, made by Bodega Catena Zapata from high-altitude vineyards in the Andes foothills.
- Can I age Catena Malbec or should I drink it now?
It's lovely to drink right now, but it's also built to age gracefully for several years if you'd rather tuck a bottle away.
Catena Malbec 75cl
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Catena Malbec 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Catena Malbec 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,399. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.